The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 291
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Mike McNama (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Abingdon Road, Bristol, BS16 3NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 404m away
St Matthias Academy
Academy · 668m away
Bristol Brunel Academy
Secondary · 709m away
Fishponds CofE Primary School
Primary · 760m away
Briarwood School
Special school · 828m away
Minerva Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Summerhill Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Summerhill Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chester Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Chester Park Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chester Park Junior School?
Chester Park Junior School currently has 291 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chester Park Junior School take?
Chester Park Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chester Park Junior School?
Chester Park Junior School is in Bristol, BS16 3NX, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chester Park Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Chester Park Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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