Chester Park Junior School
Abingdon Road, Bristol, BS16 3NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chester Park Junior School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 170th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2012, report published 4 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 March 2023
The school is welcoming and inclusive. Pupils are happy, polite and friendly. They understand adults' expectations and the school rules 'We are safe. We are respectful.' As a result, they behave well and have positive attitudes toward learning. Pastoral support is strong. Staff form caring and supportive relationships with pupils. Pupils feel safe at school and trust adults to take care of them. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that adults will sort out any problems that occur. Pupils gain an appreciation of the different cultures and faiths in their community. For example, they find out about the Windrush generation. Pupils visit the mosque and celebrate Eid. They have opportunities to learn African drumming. The school supports pupils' wider development well. For example, pupils enjoy clubs such as boxing, cookery and basketball which improve their fitness and talents. Pupils try activities such as caving and mountain biking when they go on trips. Pupils take on positions of responsibility, such as sports ambassadors and librarians, which provide an understanding of leadership skills. Parents speak in glowing terms about the school. They typically comment that the school is 'fantastic' and appreciate all that the school does for their children.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the improvements that leaders have made to the curriculum and the use of assessment are in the early stages of development. Therefore, it is too soon to check whether pupils build the deep-rooted knowledge, vocabulary and skills that they need. Leaders must fully embed the curriculum and how pupils' learning is assessed so they can be assured that pupils develop the knowledge they need for what comes next.
- Leaders relentlessly follow up on absence and support families to improve pupils' attendance. However, despite their efforts, some pupils do not attend school regularly. Leaders must continue to improve attendance so that pupils do not fall behind in their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
295 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Chester Park Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Park Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Minerva Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Avanti Gardens School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mike McNama
- Phone
- 01173773365
- Address
- Abingdon Road, Bristol, BS16 3NX
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 108920
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.