Chester Park Infant School
97%
Capacity
233
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Chester Park Infant School
Chester Park Infant School is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7 in Bristol, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 147 applications for 71 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 63 first-preference offers made. This demand suggests strong local confidence, and the parent view survey backs that up: 95% of the 86 respondents would recommend the school. On the question of whether their child is happy, 99% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed, and 98% felt their child is safe. The school’s percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.7%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools, indicating a mixed catchment.
Academic outcomes data for Key Stage 2 is not available in the school’s profile, but the local authority average for KS2 attainment is 58, and Chester Park’s ranking among its peers is not listed in the top three for the area. The school’s Ofsted breakdown shows strong marks in early years provision, which was rated Good in the 2024 inspection, and leadership and management also received a Good rating. Behaviour and attitudes were not separately graded in the most recent report, but the previous inspection noted a Requires Improvement in overall effectiveness, so the jump to Good represents meaningful progress. The school’s capacity is 240, and it currently has 233 pupils, so it is nearly full but not overcrowded, which may appeal to families looking for a settled environment.
Facilities include a library, music rooms, a sports hall, and playing fields, plus an ICT suite and a gymnasium. The school offers clubs such as science, coding, book club, eco club, drama, and art club, and sports include rounders, gymnastics, netball, and tennis. SEND provisions cover speech, language and communication needs and hearing impairment, though the parent view on SEND support is mixed: 83% agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, but 17% strongly disagreed. The school is not a boarding school and has no nursery provision or sixth form. For families in Bristol seeking a Good-rated infant school with strong parental satisfaction and a clear upward trajectory from its previous inspection, Chester Park Infant School is a solid option, though those prioritising academic league table performance may want to compare it with nearby outstanding schools like Frome Vale Academy, which is 2.1 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lodge Causeway, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS16 3QG |
| Headteacher | Mike McNama |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.7% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 240 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
86 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed71
147
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British38.6%
- Asian24.0%
- Mixed18.9%
- White (other)6.4%
- Black1.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
1.19 kmstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2023/24. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
12
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chester Park Infant School
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Contact Information
Lodge Causeway, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS16 3QG
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