Ashton Park School
Bristol, BS3 2JL · Bristol, City of · secondary school
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7th of 22 secondary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 899 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 30% | 1.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.31 · 73 | 25% | 1.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.0 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashton Park School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. In 2024/25, 41.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.31 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,272 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,155. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting the Progress 8 target? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is maintained across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Ashton Park School
Overview
Pupils are “happy to attend” the school and feel safe, supported by staff who “know pupils well” and maintain high behavioural expectations. The curriculum is described as “broad and ambitious,” with leaders actively addressing pandemic-related learning gaps and ensuring pupils are prepared for their next stages in life.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities, including well-attended clubs in sports, art, drama, and music, alongside leadership roles for sixth-form students.
- Bullying is “rare” and dealt with quickly; pupils “feel safe at school” and know who to approach with concerns.
- Leaders provide “precise help” for pupils struggling with reading, using tutor sessions to build vocabulary and understanding.
- Sixth-form students receive strong support for careers, apprenticeships, and higher education applications, with qualifications matching their aspirations.
- Staff training is effective, and leaders are “mindful of staff workload and well-being” while driving rapid change.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always have sufficient information to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning some do not receive timely help.
- Teaching does not always help pupils recall prior learning, preventing them from building on secure knowledge and developing understanding fully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture” where staff are vigilant in identifying risks and leaders act promptly to secure help for pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.2 |
| 2024/25 | 45.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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