Kings' Forest Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kings' Forest Primary School currently has around 442 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Station Road, Bristol, BS15 4PQ |
| Website: | www.kingsforestschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01454866466 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Ms Helen Porter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150007 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 442 |
| Number of Boys: | 220 |
| Number of Girls: | 222 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.60% | 365 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 6 |
| African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer's Wood School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings Primary School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School and Sports College Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Tower School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.