May Park Primary School, based in Bristol, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
May Park Primary School currently has around 468 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 24 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.2%. african pupils make up about 18.2% , followed by pakistani at 11.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Coombe Road, Bristol, BS5 6LE |
| Website: | https://www.maypark.bristol.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01179030075 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Tovey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146964 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 670 |
| Number of Pupils: | 468 |
| Number of Boys: | 236 |
| Number of Girls: | 232 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 25.20% | 118 |
| African | 18.20% | 85 |
| Pakistani | 11.30% | 53 |
| Other White | 11.30% | 53 |
| Indian | 6.20% | 29 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.00% | 28 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.30% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 12 |
| Other Black | 2.10% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.70% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | - not rated | 15 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road , Eastville BS5 6TY | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green Infant School Warminster Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UH | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's More Catholic Secondary School Stottbury Road , Horfield BS7 9NH | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 258 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Hospital School Priory Hospital Bristol , Heath House Lane BS16 1EQ | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.