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Parson Street Primary School

Parson Street Primary School

Bristol, City of, BS3 5NRPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

56%

Capacity

264

Pupils

2.4x

Demand

About Parson Street Primary School

Parson Street 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 264 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Parson Street Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma James, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12763rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.

Parson Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 23 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Parson Street Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Parson Street 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBedminster Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS3 5NR
HeadteacherGemma James
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils264
Free School Meals (FSM)40.8%
School Capacity264 / 472 (56% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)

12763rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 93%

1342nd of 1,469

In South West

Top 91%

78th of 85

In Bristol, City of

Top 92%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

38%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:57%
Higher:15%
Writing
Expected:55%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:51%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -20%

'22/23

58%

'23/24

38%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

5
Dining HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

DanceCricketAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

23

Applications

55

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

22 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Parson Street Primary School

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

Contact Information

01179030226www.parsonstreet.com

Bedminster Road, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS3 5NR

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Bedminster Road, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS3 5NR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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