The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Alex Powell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSefton Park Infant School
Primary · Very close
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 624m away
E-Act Fairlawn Primary School
Primary · 624m away
St Werburgh's Primary School
Primary · 850m away
E-Act Montpelier High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Evergreen Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Cabot Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sefton Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Sefton Park Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sefton Park Junior School?
Sefton Park Junior School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sefton Park Junior School take?
Sefton Park Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sefton Park Junior School?
Sefton Park Junior School is in Bristol, BS7 9BJ, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sefton Park Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Sefton 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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