May Park Primary School
70%
Capacity
468
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About May Park Primary School
May Park 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 468 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated May Park Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Emma Tovey, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11955th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
May Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 44 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at May Park Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, May Park 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 | Coombe Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS5 6LE |
| Headteacher | Emma Tovey |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 468 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.8% |
| School Capacity | 468 / 670 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11955th of 13,686
Nationally
1209th of 1,469
In South West
69th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
24%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
109
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coombe Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS5 6LE
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