Bishop Road Primary School
99%
Capacity
802
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Bishop Road Primary School
Bishop Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 802 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 810 places).
the school is led by headteacher Joseph Emissah, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1400th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
Bishop Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 240 applications for 91 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Road Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Bishop Road Primary 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bishop Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS7 8LS |
| Headteacher | Joseph Emissah |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 802 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 802 / 810 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1400th of 13,686
Nationally
120th of 1,469
In South West
5th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed91
240
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bishop Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS7 8LS
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