SchoolScoresKnowle Park Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Queenshill Road, Knowle Park, Bristol, BS4 2XG
0117 377 2678 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 July 2015.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
161 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bristol comparisons use the 108 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 112 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 35th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 30th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 49 parents whose child had been bullied 29th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 124 parents who had raised a concern 47th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 37 parents of children with SEND 32nd highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 43rd highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
84 pupils in this year group.
65% — 6 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 81 |
| Of those, offered a place | 78 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 189 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 79th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 177th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 98th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 159th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 164th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 77th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 115th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 171st highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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.
Nearby primary schools
- E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillcrest Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Connaught 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 2 expected, 3 needs attention · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Marksbury Road 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- School of Christ The King Catholic Primary 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy New Oak 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Town Lane Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Perry Court Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Knowle Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Knowle Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 July 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Knowle Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Knowle Park Primary School?
92% of the 161 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Knowle Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Knowle Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 81 families put Knowle Park Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 78 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 135203.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.