Ashton Gate Primary School, Bristol

In its own words: "Our motto, "Rising High Together," is reflected in our school logo. The colourful hot air balloon represents our pupils, celebrating diversity and inclusion, while the Clifton Suspension Bridge symbolises our two school sites working as one. Together, the logo and motto remind us that, with support and collaboration, every child can reach their full potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the staff, I would like to welcome you to Ashton Gate. We are extremely proud of our school and are delighted to celebrate the numerous successes and achievements of all members of our school community. Should you require more information, please feel free to contact us."

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Ashton Gate Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Bristol, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 96 families put Ashton Gate Primary School as their first choice and 215 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ashton Gate Primary School are Luckwell Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 87% reading, 53% maths); Southville Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); Compass Point Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 45% maths); and Hotwells Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).

Ashton Gate Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Ashton Gate Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Amplify Education, an academy trust.

9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 99 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 17 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Parson Street Rail Station, about 1190 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenway Bush Lane (se-bound), 60 metres away.

In 2024/25, Ashton Gate Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ashton Gate Primary School are Ashton Park School (0.7 miles), Bristol Cathedral Choir School (0.8 miles), St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (1.2 miles) and Bedminster Down School (1.5 miles).