Chester Park Junior School
Bristol, BS16 3NX · Bristol, City of · primary school
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72nd of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 2,230 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chester Park Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 295 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are in place to improve attainment in maths, given the 2023 inspection findings? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Chester Park Junior School
Overview
Chester Park Junior School continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming and inclusive" environment where pupils are "happy, polite and friendly." Leaders have established an "interesting and well-sequenced curriculum" that fosters a love of learning, particularly in reading and mathematics, while maintaining strong pastoral support.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, demonstrating positive attitudes toward learning and understanding expectations such as "We are safe. We are respectful."
- Staff form "caring and supportive relationships" with pupils, ensuring they feel safe and that bullying is rare.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, providing effective phonics support that improves pupils’ fluency and helps those who have fallen behind.
- Pupils’ mathematical understanding is developed successfully through routine revisiting of previous learning and application to new concepts.
- The school provides "sharply-focused academic and pastoral support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders must fully embed the curriculum and assessment methods in some subjects to ensure pupils develop the "deep-rooted knowledge, vocabulary and skills" required for future learning.
- Leaders must continue to improve attendance, as some pupils do not attend school regularly and consequently fall behind in their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff prioritising pupils’ safety and well-being, maintaining thorough records, and receiving appropriate training to refer concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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