SchoolScoresMay Park Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Coombe Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LE
0117 903 0075 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 8 November 2023.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
97 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 26th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 39th 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% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 16th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern Joint 25th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
53 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Bristol, City of average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 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. | 103 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 52 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 110 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 24 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. 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 44th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.0% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 86th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 28th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.2% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 211th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 216th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 192nd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 193rd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 121st highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 182nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 76th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Whitehall Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glenfrome Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Werburgh's Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Evergreen Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerhill Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerhill Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Easton CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is May Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
May Park Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2023.
How did May Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend May Park Primary School?
97% of the 97 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend May Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is May Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put May Park Primary School as their first choice for 52 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 46 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 146964.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.