Sefton Park Infant School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Sefton Park Infant School excels at giving children an exceptional start in the early years, where they develop a genuine love of learning through exciting environments and innovative resources. The school has a wonderful culture of celebrating children's talents, particularly in art, and staff work hard to spot each child's individual strengths. Children behave exceptionally well and learn to think for themselves in an environment where staff show high levels of trust and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision where children achieve exceptionally well and develop a real love of learning
- Strong behaviour and attitudes with few incidents of poor behaviour or bullying and no exclusions for several years
- Well-developed art curriculum with children learning techniques that are revisited and celebrated throughout the school
- Effective support for reading, writing and mathematics with quick identification of children who need extra help
- Effective safeguarding culture with vigilant staff and strong leadership
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some Key Stage 1 subjects (history, science, mathematics) not logically planned across Year 1 and 2, meaning children miss important knowledge
- Inconsistent checking of pupil attendance and punctuality with some children still not attending well enough
- Subject leader roles still developing following recent leadership reorganisation
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a strong culture of safeguarding, vigilant staff, quick reporting of concerns, and secure recruitment processes.
Sefton Park Infant School provides an education that enables children to become curious, confident and successful young learners with experienced leaders creating exciting and compelling learning experiences. The school has been rated as Good overall, with an Outstanding early years provision.
At a Glance
7.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
43 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 capacity
3 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
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Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
5,450
Applications
4,547
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.95825%
Overall absence
15.2%
Persistent absence
125
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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