Elm Park Primary School
Bristol, BS36 1NF · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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60th of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 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 — 1.9/10 against 2,439 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elm Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, 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 (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 pupils against a stated capacity of 225. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Elm Park Primary School
Overview
Elm Park Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as being “all about kindness,” with a “tangible family ethos” where pupils feel safe, secure, and valued. Leaders ensure that everyone is included, resulting in good behaviour and a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- Pupils experience “kindness and respect” daily and enjoy learning through engaging approaches like ‘Bang’ days and ‘wow’ days.
- The redesigned curriculum is solid, with staff providing “clear explanations and models” that help pupils recall key knowledge confidently.
- Reading standards are improving due to a “consistent approach” to phonics, high-quality materials, and effective catch-up sessions for those needing extra support.
- Staff are skilled at supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they achieve well across the curriculum.
- Attendance is “steadily improving” thanks to unwavering consistency in messages to families and careful analysis of patterns.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must routinely identify gaps in writing knowledge and adapt teaching so more pupils become “confident writers.”
- The school needs to ensure weak letter formation is corrected so pupils develop a “fluent and legible handwriting style.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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
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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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