Sefton Park Junior School
Bristol, BS7 9BJ · Bristol, City of · primary school
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40th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,299 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| 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.
Sefton Park Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment compared to similar schools?
What Ofsted said about Sefton Park Junior School
Overview
Sefton Park Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy, safe, and valued within a supportive community. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum and foster strong, respectful relationships, ensuring that every child is included and supported to reach their potential. While the school offers memorable experiences and effective support for those with special educational needs, there are specific areas regarding curriculum retention and attendance that require further development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate consistent good conduct and understand that ‘everybody has a right to learn and everybody has a right to feel safe’.
- Leaders provide ‘memorable experiences’ such as school trips to biodiversity centres and performances at local theatres.
- The school is ‘truly inclusive’, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well supported to follow the curriculum.
- Staff feel ‘well supported by leaders’ and value the approaches taken to promote staff well-being.
- Reading outcomes are improving due to clear expectations, well-sequenced curricula, and targeted support for phonics.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is ‘in its infancy’, meaning pupils do not securely learn and remember key knowledge, such as facts about famous artists in art.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly, causing their learning to fall behind; leaders must ensure actions result in improved attendance for those persistently absent.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive regular training, leaders act quickly on concerns, and governors receive necessary information to assure themselves that measures are appropriate.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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