Chester Park Junior School, Bristol
Chester Park Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Bristol. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 152nd-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 11,625th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Capacity
- 81% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chester Park Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Chester Park Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Bristol, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 64% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Chester Park Junior School
Across Bristol, City of, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Bristol, City of lodged 10 appeals against primary school offers; 5 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (20% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Chester Park Junior School are Chester Park Infant School (0.1 miles, Good); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Fishponds CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 61% reading, 69% maths); and Minerva Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 83% maths).
Chester Park Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Chester Park Infant SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolFishponds CofE Primary SchoolMinerva Primary Academy
Who goes there
45.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Asian (27%) and Mixed (16%).
Staffing
Chester Park Junior School had 21 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stapleton Road Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mendip View Avenue (nw-bound), 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Chester Park Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Chester Park Junior School are Bristol Brunel Academy (0.4 miles) and Bristol Metropolitan Academy (0.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Chester Park Junior School excels at creating a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and personally. Teachers are skilled at explaining concepts clearly and adapting learning to meet individual needs, particularly in reading and maths. The school goes beyond the classroom to develop well-rounded pupils through clubs, trips and positions of responsibility that build confidence and leadership skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme that inspires pupils and swiftly supports those falling behind
- Pupils develop good mathematical understanding through revisiting previous learning and applying knowledge to new problems
- Excellent pastoral care with sensitive support for pupils managing emotions
- Caring and supportive staff relationships where pupils feel safe and trust adults
- Wide range of enrichment activities and clubs that develop talents and leadership skills
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum improvements and assessment practices are still in early stages - need time to embed fully across all subjects
- Attendance remains below desired levels despite leaders' efforts, causing some pupils to fall behind
- Need to ensure deeper knowledge, vocabulary and skills are being built in all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with all staff prioritising pupil safety and well-being, leaders tackling difficult issues and seeking specialist help when needed.
Extracurricular Activities
boxing, cookery, basketball, caving, mountain biking trips, African drumming, sports ambassador positions, librarian roles
Chester Park Junior School is a good school where pupils are happy, polite and behave well. The school provides a welcoming, inclusive environment with strong pastoral support and a well-sequenced curriculum.
At a Glance
32.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 57% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 56% to 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
26.1
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Chester Park Junior School
Before and after school care
Chester Park Junior School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Bristol, City of
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Chester Park Junior School.
- Premier Education At Fishponds C Of E Academy750m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Chester Park Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Bristol, City of. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Chester Park Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Chester Park Junior School is in Bristol, City of; for families living there:
- Bristol, City of's school travel policy: Home to school travel policy
- How to apply: Apply online for home school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 20 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
291 pupils
360 places
69 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bristol, City of council
Places available
5,210
Applications
4,287
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Bristol, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
17.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
295
Total Pupils
166
Boys
129
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,702
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,956
Per pupil
£1939k
Total funding
£144k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.6%
Overall absence
28.8%
Persistent absence
323
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Chester Park Junior School
Questions parents ask about Chester Park Junior School
What are SATs results like at Chester Park Junior School?
Of the pupils at Chester Park Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is Chester Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Chester Park Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Chester Park Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Chester Park Junior School is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Chester Park Junior School?
Chester Park Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 360 places.
How big are the classes at Chester Park Junior School?
Classes at Chester Park Junior School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Chester Park Junior School?
Chester Park Junior School has around 295 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Chester Park Junior School?
7.6% of sessions were missed at Chester Park Junior School in 2024/25. 28.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chester Park Junior School?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Chester Park Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Chester Park Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Chester Park Junior School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Chester Park Junior School: Premier Education At Fishponds C Of E Academy (750m away, registered, not yet graded).
What are Chester Park Junior School's term dates?
Chester Park Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Bristol, City of. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Chester Park Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 20 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chester Park Junior School?
Chester Park Junior School is at Abingdon Road, Bristol, BS16 3NX.
Sources: Bristol, City of term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)