The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 264
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- AMPLIFY EDUCATION
- Head
- Mrs Gemma James (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
November 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCompass Point Primary School
Primary · 622m away
Luckwell Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Knowle DGE Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Primary · 1.0km away
Knowle West Early Years Centre
Nursery · 1.1km away
Knowle DGE
Special school · 1.1km away
Cheddar Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parson Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parson Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parson Street Primary School?
Parson Street Primary School currently has 264 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parson Street Primary School take?
Parson Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parson Street Primary School?
Parson Street Primary School is in Bristol, BS3 5NR, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parson Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parson Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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