Parson Street Primary School
Bristol, BS3 5NR · Bristol, City of · primary school
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50th 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 — 3.3/10 against 1,563 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parson Street Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2024 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about Parson Street Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school and feel safe, supported by staff who know them well. The school fosters an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds are celebrated, and pupils develop confidence through the ‘gem powers’ system. While teaching is generally effective and early years provision is strong, the new curriculum does not always account for knowledge gaps from previous years, affecting some pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and know they can talk to adults about worries, creating a supportive environment.
- The ‘gems’ system effectively promotes resilience, confidence, and good behaviour, with disruption to learning being rare.
- Staff model early language skills well, and children are enthused by learning mathematical concepts in Reception.
- All staff have the knowledge to teach early reading, with books closely matched to pupils’ phonics abilities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified promptly and learn well due to targeted support.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure gaps in pupils’ knowledge from the previous curriculum are identified and rectified, as the new curriculum is not always well matched to what pupils know.
- The school needs to improve monitoring and evaluation to ensure leaders and the trust have an accurate view of what is going well and where development is needed.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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