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Chester Park Infant School

Bristol, City of, BS16 3QGPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 71 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLodge Causeway, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS16 3QG
HeadteacherMike McNama
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils233
Free School Meals (FSM)19.7%
School Capacity233 / 240 (97% full)

The full report on this school

What 86 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingBook ClubEco ClubDramaArt Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: chesterparkschools.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chester Park Infant School

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