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Sefton Park Infant School

Community school · Bristol · BS7 9BJ

Ages 3–7 · 213 pupils · Bristol, City of

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.8%

Admissions demand

0.89 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-02-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.3%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.6%
Enrolments in measure
126

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.89 · Often has places

1st preferences

51

Places offered

57

1st-preference offers

51

Total preferences (any rank)
145
Preferred offers (top 3)
57
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

213 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
213
Boys / girls
98 / 115
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
213 / 210 (101%)
Free school meals
7.5%
FSM pupils
16
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mr Alex Powell

Location

Address
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down
Postcode
BS7 9BJ
Town
Bristol
Local authority
Bristol, City of
District
Bristol, City of
Constituency
Bristol Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
9 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 3–7, in Bristol, Bristol, City of, 213 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 7.5%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Primary schools in Bristol
220
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS7
16
Primary in BS7
11
Open schools in Bristol, City of LA
174
Primary in Bristol, City of LA
102

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BristolNear BS7

  • Sefton Park Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bristol · BS7 9BJ · Bristol, City of

    Ages 7–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM13.4%

    0.0 miles away

  • Brunel Field Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bristol · BS7 9JT · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM5.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • E-Act Fairlawn Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Montpelier · BS6 5JL · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM33.8%
    • Demand1.69

    0.4 miles away

  • St Werburgh's Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS2 9US · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM30.5%
    • Demand0.98

    0.5 miles away

  • Ashley Down Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Bristol · BS7 9PD · Bristol, City of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM10.1%
    • Demand0.97

    0.6 miles away

  • Bishop Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Bristol · BS7 8LS · Bristol, City of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM7.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Evergreen Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bristol · BS5 0YR · Bristol, City of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM52.1%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Alex Powell
Telephone
01173773290
Website
www.seftonparkschools.co.uk

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