Sefton Park Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashley Down Road Ashley Down Bristol BS7 9BJ |
| Reference Number | 108960 |
Sefton Park Infant School has transitioned from an outstanding to a good rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection, which is notable given the lengthy gap since its last inspection in 2008. The school provides a quality education that fosters curiosity and confidence among young learners, particularly excelling in its early years provision where children achieve exceptionally well. The leadership team is committed to continuous improvement, actively working on enhancing curriculum coherence and student attendance, but some areas, particularly in Key Stage 1 subjects, require a bit more alignment to ensure a solid educational foundation is maintained across all year groups.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.54%
Girls: 54.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 2 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.6% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership contributing to a united workforce
- Excellent early years provision with innovative resources
- Positive learning experiences fostering values such as respect and tolerance
- Well thought out art curriculum that develops children's skills
- Effective support for children with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum planning across Years 1 and 2
- Some subjects lack coherent progression and detailing
- Attendance issues still need to be effectively monitored and acted upon
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Sefton Park Junior School
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJ |
0 miles |
|
Brunel Field Primary School
College Road, Bristol, BS7 9JT |
0.22 miles |
|
E-Act Fairlawn Primary School
Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL |
0.39 miles |
|
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Glenfrome Road, Bristol, BS2 9UX |
0.5 miles |
|
St Werburgh's Primary School
James Street, St Werburgh's, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 9US |
0.53 miles |
|
Ashley Down Primary School
Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PD |
0.58 miles |
|
Bishop Road Primary School
Bishop Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8LS |
0.59 miles |
|
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Egerton Road, Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8HP |
0.73 miles |
|
Evergreen Primary Academy
Waverley Street, Easton, Bristol, Avon, BS5 0YR |
0.74 miles |
|
Glenfrome Primary School
Cottisford Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6TY |
0.84 miles |
|
Cabot Primary School
Halston Drive, St Paul's, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 9JE |
0.85 miles |
|
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Little Bishop Street, Bristol, BS2 9JF |
0.86 miles |
|
Cotham Gardens Primary School
18 Cotham Grove, Bristol, BS6 6AL |
0.93 miles |
|
E-Act Bannerman Road Community Academy
All Hallows Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0HR |
1.06 miles |
|
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TJ |
1.08 miles |
|
May Park Primary School
Coombe Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LE |
1.09 miles |
|
Filton Avenue Nursery School
Blakeney Road, Bristol, BS7 0DL |
1.11 miles |
|
Easton CofE Primary School
Beaufort Street, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 0SQ |
1.11 miles |
|
Henleaze Junior School
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
1.13 miles |
|
Henleaze Infant School
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
1.13 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
0.4 miles |
|
E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD |
0.64 miles |
|
Redland Green School
Redland Court Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7EH |
0.94 miles |
|
North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Charnwood House, Bristol, BS6 6BU |
1.02 miles |
|
Claremont School
Henleaze Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4LR |
1.13 miles |
|
Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
1.14 miles |
|
Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT |
1.17 miles |
|
Collegiate School
|
1.19 miles |
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The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH |
1.36 miles |
|
Bristol Grammar School
University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
1.51 miles |
|
Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0XZ |
1.64 miles |
|
Redmaids' High School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3AW |
1.71 miles |
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Badminton School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3BA |
1.71 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Berkeley Place, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
1.82 miles |
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS |
1.84 miles |
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD |
1.91 miles |
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City of Bristol College
St George's Road, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA |
1.94 miles |
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Clifton High School
|
1.95 miles |
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Clifton College
Guthrie Road, Bristol, BS8 3EZ |
1.95 miles |
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT |
2.01 miles |