Chester Park Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lodge Causeway Fishponds Bristol BS16 3QG |
| Reference Number | 108921 |
Chester Park Infant School is performing strongly, having maintained the standards recognized in its previous inspection. The school fosters a robust sense of community, encouraging respect and kindness among pupils, which contributes to their happiness and eagerness to learn. With a clear ambition for all students, the school is effective in supporting pupils' learning and ensuring they are well-prepared for their next stage of education. The dedicated approach to pupil welfare, including effective safeguarding measures, creates a safe environment for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 233 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.51%
Girls: 42.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 33 | 84 |
| 2 | 45 | 31 | 76 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.6% |
| Pakistani | 14.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 9.9% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| African | 6.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective action taken to maintain standards from the previous inspection.
- Strong sense of community and belonging among pupils.
- High expectations for pupil achievement and support for their learning.
- Effective development of oracy skills across the curriculum.
- Implementation of a successful phonics curriculum.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Well-planned and sequenced curriculum that deepens knowledge.
- Engagement of pupils in democratic processes through the school council.
- Focus on improving attendance with effective monitoring systems.
Areas for Improvement
- In some curriculum subjects, precise learning goals are not clearly identified.
- Teachers do not consistently check pupil knowledge retention.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Chester Park Junior School
Abingdon Road, Bristol, BS16 3NX |
0.11 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chatsworth Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3QR |
0.2 miles |
|
Fishponds CofE Primary School
Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3UH |
0.38 miles |
|
Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SY |
0.48 miles |
|
Avanti Gardens School
College Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2JP |
0.66 miles |
|
Minerva Primary Academy
The Greenway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4HA |
0.68 miles |
|
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road, Bristol, BS16 2LL |
0.79 miles |
|
Begbrook Primary Academy
Begbrook Drive, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1HG |
0.92 miles |
|
Elmtree Grove School Ltd
266 Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RG |
0.94 miles |
|
Summerhill Academy
Plummers Hill, St George, Bristol, BS5 7JU |
1 miles |
|
Summerhill Infant School
Clouds Hill Road, St George, Bristol, BS5 7LE |
1.02 miles |
|
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Two Mile Hill Primary School, Kingsway, Bristol, BS15 8AA |
1.03 miles |
|
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Hillside Road, St George, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 7PB |
1.07 miles |
|
Staple Hill Primary School
Page Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4NE |
1.08 miles |
|
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS16 5JJ |
1.11 miles |
|
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, St Stephen's Junior School, Bristol, BS15 1XD |
1.13 miles |
|
St Stephen's Infant School
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1XD |
1.15 miles |
|
May Park Primary School
Coombe Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LE |
1.16 miles |
|
Whitehall Primary School
Johnsons Lane, Whitehall, Bristol, BS5 9AT |
1.24 miles |
|
The Limes Nursery School
Johnsons Road, Bristol, BS5 9AT |
1.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Briarwood School
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA |
0.42 miles |
|
Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU |
0.51 miles |
|
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD |
0.54 miles |
|
Soundwell Academy
St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL |
1.13 miles |
|
Collegiate School
|
1.14 miles |
|
John Cabot Academy
Woodside Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8BD |
1.36 miles |
|
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
School Room, Bristol, BS16 1LE |
1.53 miles |
|
New Horizons Learning Centre
Mulberry Drive, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4EA |
1.57 miles |
|
The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH |
1.64 miles |
|
Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
1.71 miles |
|
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
1.81 miles |
|
Downend School
Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA |
2.04 miles |
|
Mangotsfield School
Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH |
2.08 miles |
|
King's Oak Academy
Brook Road, Kingswood, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT |
2.21 miles |
|
Hanham Woods Academy
Memorial Road, Hanham, Bristol, Bristol, BS15 3LA |
2.21 miles |
|
Digitech Studio School
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XQ |
2.51 miles |
|
Prospect Education Trust
Tramway Road, Bristol, BS4 3DS |
2.59 miles |
|
Warmley Park School
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XL |
2.59 miles |
|
E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD |
2.63 miles |
|
Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0XZ |
2.73 miles |