Best primary schools in Portishead (2026)
Portishead has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Peter's Church of England Primary School, in the top 14% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 71%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 14% in England |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Portishead · Church of England |
79% | 79% | 7% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 18% in England |
High Down Junior School Portishead |
73% | 72% | 13% | No rating | |
3 Top 34% in England |
Portishead Primary School Portishead |
68% | 68% | 9% | No rating | |
4 Top 47% in England |
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Portishead · Church of England/Methodist |
62% | 64% | 10% | No rating |
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- Weston-super-Mare
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What is the best primary school in Portishead?
On exam results over the last three years, St Peter's Church of England Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Portishead, in the top 14% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.