Parson Street Primary School, Bristol

In its own words: "At Parson Street, we believe that learning how to learn is just as important as what is learned . Our Successful Learners strategy is a whole-school, metacognitive approach that explicitly teaches behaviour for learning . Through this, children develop a deep understanding of the attitudes, habits and strategies that lead to success-not only in the classroom, but in life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Parson Street is a school with a distinctive character. We are proud of our high expectations-both of ourselves and of our pupils. We make no apology for setting ambitious standards, and we are deeply committed to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their very best."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £9.75 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 7 January 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 12 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Parson Street Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% 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 57% in reading and 51% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Parson Street Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Parson Street Primary School are Compass Point Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 45% maths); Luckwell Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 87% reading, 53% maths); Oasis Academy Marksbury Road (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 83% maths); and Cheddar Grove Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 82% maths).

Parson Street Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

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

39.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 61 pupils (26.3%) received SEN support and 12 (5.2%) 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 200 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parson St Sch (ne-bound), 130 metres away.

In 2024/25, Parson Street Primary School issued 24 suspensions, 9.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Parson Street Primary School are Bedminster Down School (1 mile), Oasis Academy Daventry Road (1 mile), Oasis Academy Temple Quarter (1.2 miles) and Ashton Park School (1.2 miles).