Sefton Park Junior School
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sefton 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 71st of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2013, report published 27 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Pupils feel happy and safe at Sefton Park Junior School. Pupils understand the school rules 'everybody has a right to learn and everybody has a right to feel safe'. This is demonstrated consistently in pupils' conduct around the school site and in lessons. Pupils have warm and respectful relationships with staff who care deeply for the pupils in the school. Pupils feel everyone is kind and caring, and there are trusted adults they could speak to if upset. Pupils, parents and staff love their school, which is at the heart of the community. Leaders provide a range of experiences that pupils will remember for life. Leaders are truly inclusive and have high expectations for all the pupils. Leaders are passionate about creating an inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to reach their potential. All pupils engage positively in their learning. Pupils work well on their own and collaboratively. Pupils feel that bullying is extremely rare and if it were to happen staff deal with it quickly. However, some pupils' attendance is not as good as it could be. Leaders are aware of this and are working to improve attendance. Leaders provide memorable experiences for pupils. For example, school trips take pupils to places such as a well-known bio-diversity centre and national museums. Pupils recently performed a well-known musical at a local theatre, which parents and pupils remember fondly.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is in its infancy. As a result, pupils do not learn and remember securely some of the key knowledge that they need. Leaders should continue to ensure that the curriculum is implemented to a high standard so that pupils receive a consistently good quality of education across all subjects.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly. Therefore, they do not benefit from all that the school has to offer and their learning falls behind. Leaders need to ensure that the actions they take result in improved attendance for those who are persistently absent.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
231 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Sefton Park Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| 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
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Powell
- Phone
- 01173773290
- Address
- Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJ
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 108961
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.