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Schools near BS20

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7 state primary schools within 2 miles and 7 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BS20, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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The middle of BS20 is the average position of the 18 schools and nurseries we hold in it. Distances are as the crow flies.

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State primary schools near BS20

7 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of BS20, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Portishead · 0.67 miles

    76of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 6% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2021)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2021: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.3 of 20 points

      0.67 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury

    State primary · Church of England · Bristol · 1.5 miles

    75of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.7 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School

    State primary · Church of England/Methodist · Bristol · 0.22 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.22 miles · results: top 50% in England

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.8 of 20 points

      0.22 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Peter's Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Portishead · 0.70 miles

    61of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 14% in England · 0.70 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 85 of 86. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Portishead Primary School

    State primary · Portishead · 0.79 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 39% in England · 0.79 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.1 of 20 points

      0.79 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. High Down Junior School

    State primary · Bristol · 1.6 miles

    46of 100

    Results: top 29% in England · absence 4.5% (similar schools 4.0%) · 1.6 miles

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.9 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. High Down Infant School

    State primary · Portishead · 1.6 miles

    39of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · absence 3.3% (similar schools 4.0%) · 1.6 miles

    How it scored 39
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.7 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2024 the last Reception place went to a home 0.55 miles away; this school is 1.63 miles from the middle of BS20, further than that. North Somerset Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near BS20

7 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BS20, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Gordano School

    State secondary · Bristol · 0.94 miles

    69of 100

    Places reached 1.55 miles in 2024 · 0.94 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters9.7 of 20 points

      Better than 48% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.3 of 20 points

      0.94 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2024 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.55 miles away; this school is 0.94 miles from the middle of BS20, closer than that. North Somerset Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 8.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Nailsea School

    State secondary · Bristol · 3.5 miles

    68of 100

    Places reached 6.29 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 31% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.26 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6 of 20 points

      3.5 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 6.29 miles away; this school is 3.51 miles from the middle of BS20, closer than that. North Somerset Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Backwell School

    State secondary · Bristol · 4.5 miles

    58of 100

    Places reached 4.13 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · results: top 35% in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters13.1 of 20 points

      Top 35% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.1 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters18.3 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 4.13 miles away; this school is 4.48 miles from the middle of BS20, further than that. North Somerset Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Katherine's School

    State secondary · Bristol · 3.2 miles

    57of 100

    Places reached 5.07 miles in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · results: better than 44% of schools in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.07 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.3 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 5.07 miles away; this school is 3.16 miles from the middle of BS20, closer than that. North Somerset Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 17.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Bede's Catholic College

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Bristol · 4.4 miles

    49of 100

    Results: top 22% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 49
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.5 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 197 of 251. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 4.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Clevedon School

    State secondary · Clevedon · 4.6 miles

    41of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 36% in England · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 41
    • Resultsmatters12.9 of 20 points

      Top 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.5 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 225 of 271. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 23.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Oasis Academy Brightstowe

    State secondary · Bristol · 3.4 miles

    23of 100

    3.4 miles · classes of 25 on average · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)

    How it scored 23
    • Resultsmatters0.4 of 20 points

      Better than 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.01 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.4 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of BS20, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 84 of 85. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 14.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 83.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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