The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 21 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 802
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 6.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Joseph Emissah (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bishop Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 346m away
Sefton Park Junior School
Primary · 943m away
Sefton Park Infant School
Primary · 943m away
Redland Green School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Westbury Park School
Primary · 1.3km away
E-Act Montpelier High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
E-Act Fairlawn Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Road Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Road Primary School?
Bishop Road Primary School currently has 802 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Road Primary School take?
Bishop Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Road Primary School?
Bishop Road Primary School is in Bristol, BS7 8LS, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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