Sefton Park Infant School
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sefton Park Infant School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2020, report published 27 April 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Sefton Park Infant School is at the heart of the community where everyone is valued and respected. The school has created a sense of belonging. The relationship between staff and pupils is warm. Pupils are safe. They know that, if they are worried, a member of staff will help them. Staff have high expectations for all pupils' achievement, built on the school vision of being 'confident, curious and creative'. Pupils meet these. They behave well and enjoy talking about what they have learned. Pupils are keen to learn and most achieve well. They value the class rewards they receive for making positive choices about their learning and behaviour. Children are kind and respectful. For example, they develop care and compassion through looking after the school goats. The school offers extensive opportunities beyond the classroom. There is a wealth of sporting and creative clubs, such as street dance and yoga. Through these, pupils develop their talents and interests. Pupils build a sense of social responsibility through leadership roles. Their actions make a tangible difference. For example, school councillors contribute to the staff recruitment process. The school ensures that there is equality of participation so that everyone benefits.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that all staff have the expertise required to deliver the curriculum as intended. This means some pupils do not achieve the curriculum goals. The school should ensure that all staff have the depth of subject and pedagogical knowledge they need to deliver the intended curriculum effectively.
Pupil numbers and mix
213 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Sefton Park Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Brunel Field Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Werburgh's Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Ashley Down Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Powell
- Phone
- 01173773290
- Address
- Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJ
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 108960
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.