SchoolScoresAshton Park School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Blackmoor's Lane, Bower Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2JL
0117 377 2777 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
214 pupils in this year group.
42% — 4 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.8 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
209 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Bristol, City of average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 47% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 12% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 22% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 3% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
27 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 8% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 20% | 57% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 21.5 | 34.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 80 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 14 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Sociology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 7 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Geography | 7 | 14% | 14% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 6 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Physics, Art and Design (Fine Art), Mathematics, Religious Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
81 students in this year group.
77% — about the same as the Bristol, City of average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 77% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 46% | 34% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 77% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
61 students in this year group.
30% — 30 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 30 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 30% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 3% | 22% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 32% | 30% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bristol, City of. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 213 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 254 |
| Of those, offered a place | 204 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 447 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.5% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6% | 20.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 10.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 32% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.1% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1 | 37.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 50% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.08% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 19th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 65% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 38th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 22% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Bedminster Down School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 55% A*/A at A level
- Clifton High School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
- Bristol Cathedral Choir School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Clifton College 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 45% A*/A at A level
- Bristol Grammar School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 54% A*/A at A level
- LPW Independent School 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Temple Quarter 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 expected
- Cotham School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ashton Park School's Ofsted rating?
Ashton Park School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2022.
How did Ashton Park School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Ashton Park School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 254 families put Ashton Park School as their first choice for 213 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 204 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145398.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.