Is Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery

Riverleaze, Sea Mills, Bristol, BS9 2HL

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

—

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 June 2023.

Continues from Sea Mills Primary School (URN 135779) since 1 January 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 59.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 52.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 56.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 240
Boys: 120 (49%)
Girls: 124 (51%)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 47.7%
EAL: 15.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 17.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,428/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 65.3%
White Other: 8.4%
Black African: 7.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 4.2%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%

65.3%

White British

8.4%

White Other

7.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01179030088

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Riverleaze

Bristol, South West

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Administrative

URN: 152270
UKPRN: 10099628
Establishment No.: 3439
Trust: THE LEAF TRUST

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