SchoolScoresSefton Park Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJ
0117 377 3290 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 June 2013.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
61% — 2 points above the Bristol, City of average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 146th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 188th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.3% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 141st highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 118th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 150th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 100th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 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 9th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 40.5% | 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
- Sefton Park Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Brunel Field Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Werburgh's Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashley Down Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Road Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Evergreen Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glenfrome Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cabot Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sefton Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Sefton Park Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Sefton Park Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108961.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.