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Ashton Park School

Ashton Park School

Bristol, City of, BS3 2JLSecondary School·Ages 11-18
Goodby Ofsted

108%

Capacity

1,252

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Ashton Park School

Ashton Park School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,252 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 1,155 places).

Ofsted has rated Ashton Park School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Uffendell, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.31 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 50.2. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of D. Additionally, ranked 821st out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 20 in Bristol, City of.

Ashton Park School is a popular choice with families — it received 450 applications for 217 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 233 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ashton Park School include Tennis Courts, Sixth Form Centre, Art Studios, Swimming Pool, Theatre, Gymnasium, Astro Turf.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Basketball, Martial Arts, Cross Country, Swimming and 4 more, as well as clubs including Model UN, Science Club, Drama, Newspaper and 6 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.8%, which is close to the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Bristol, City of, Ashton Park School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Sixth Form Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (+0.31)

821st of 3,141

Nationally

Top 50%

65th of 306

In South West

Top 25%

6th of 20

In Bristol, City of

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.31Above Average

Students make more progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+50.2Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)75%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)54%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
36 students

Average Points per Entry

21.4Grade D

Value Added Score

-0.21Below Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

20.9Grade D
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)0%
Avg Points per Entry over timeDeclining -8.0

'21/22

27.6

'22/23

31.2

'23/24

21.4

Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

217

Applications

450

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

233 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ashton Park School

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.

Contact Information

01173772777www.ashtonpark.net

Blackmoor's Lane, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS3 2JL

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Blackmoor's Lane, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS3 2JL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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