Kings' Forest Primary School
105%
Capacity
442
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Kings' Forest Primary School
Kings' Forest Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 442 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kings' Forest Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ms Helen Porter, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5523rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Kings' Forest Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 125 applications for 60 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 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 Kings' Forest Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Kings' Forest 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 | Station Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4PQ |
| Headteacher | Ms Helen Porter |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 442 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 442 / 420 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5523rd of 13,686
Nationally
508th of 1,469
In South West
26th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
67%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
125
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS15 4PQ
Journey to School
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