Fishponds CofE Primary School
79%
Capacity
330
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Fishponds CofE Primary School
Fishponds CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 330 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Fishponds CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Omoboni, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9669th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
Fishponds CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 48 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Fishponds CofE Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Fishponds CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Fishponds Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS16 3UH |
| Headteacher | Michelle Omoboni |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 330 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.7% |
| School Capacity | 330 / 420 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9669th of 13,686
Nationally
944th of 1,469
In South West
53rd of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
92
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fishponds Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS16 3UH
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