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Ashton Park School

Bristol, City of, BS3 2JLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.31
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
233 1st-choice / 217 places
Ranking
#821
of 3,141 nationally

About Ashton Park School

Ashton Park School is a mixed, non-denominational secondary in Bristol that is noticeably oversubscribed, a clear signal of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 450 applications for 217 places, with 233 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. It currently holds 1,252 pupils against a capacity of 1,155, meaning it is operating above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.8%, which is significantly higher than the national average of around 20% and reflects a genuinely comprehensive intake. This is not a school that selects by ability or faith, and its popularity suggests it is seen as a strong option for a broad cross-section of Bristol families. The headteacher is Richard Uffendell.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBlackmoor's Lane, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS3 2JL
HeadteacherRichard Uffendell
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils1,252
Free School Meals (FSM)23.8%
School Capacity1,252 / 1,155 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Tennis CourtsSixth Form CentreArt StudiosSwimming PoolTheatreGymnasiumAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

BasketballMartial ArtsCross CountrySwimmingRoundersNetballRugbyTennis

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsScience ClubDramaNewspaperArt ClubBook ClubFilm ClubEco ClubDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ashton Park School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.