Southville Primary School

URN: 108964 • Bristol BS3 1EB

Overview

Name
Southville Primary School
URN
108964
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andy Bowman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01173772671
Website
Visit
Address
Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St, Bristol BS3 1EB

Summary

Southville Primary School is a community school located in Bristol, catering to 632 pupils across nursery, reception, infant, and junior classes. The school promotes a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, play, and grow together, guided by its core values of Connection, Courage, Imagination, and Care. These values underpin the school's ethos and are integrated into daily interactions and strategic decisions.

The curriculum at Southville is designed to foster creativity and emotional intelligence, with a focus on building strong relationships among students and staff. The school employs trauma-informed practices to support positive behaviour, ensuring that every child feels safe and valued. Clear expectations are set, with a recognition and reward system that celebrates individual and collective achievements.

Southville Primary is committed to engaging with the local community, inviting prospective and current parents to participate in school activities and visit the premises. The school aims to provide a unique educational experience that reflects the strengths of its dynamic staff and the vibrant Southville area.

Key details

LA
Bristol, City of
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
660
Pupils
632
Boys
301
Girls
331
FSM %
9.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 632 301 331 660 9.50
2024-09-11 629 298 331 660 8.60
2023-09-11 603 296 307 660 10.80
2022-09-11 603 296 307 660 10.80
2021-09-11 612 300 312 660 10.80
2020-09-11 569 273 296 660 8.40

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