Bishop Road Primary School

URN: 109116 • Bristol BS7 8LS

Overview

Name
Bishop Road Primary School
URN
109116
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
81.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gillian Powe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01179030483
Website
Visit
Address
Bishop Road, Bristol BS7 8LS

Summary

Bishop Road Primary School is a community school located in Bristol, serving a diverse student body of 802 pupils. With a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, the school prioritises high standards in both teaching and learning. The ethos centres around the importance of stories and literature, integrating reading into daily activities and providing a rich selection of high-quality books across classrooms.

The curriculum at Bishop Road is designed to develop the whole child, offering a variety of enrichment opportunities such as outdoor learning, trips, and after-school clubs. The school promotes values of kindness, hard work, and respect, encouraging students to appreciate their unique contributions to the community.

Bishop Road also emphasizes the importance of British values, embedding them throughout the curriculum to help pupils understand democracy, tolerance, and mutual respect. The school’s diverse community reflects the cultural richness of Bristol, with over 30 languages spoken, fostering an environment where all students can thrive and feel valued.

Key details

LA
Bristol, City of
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
840
Pupils
802
Boys
432
Girls
370
FSM %
6.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 802 432 370 840 6.10
2024-09-11 816 436 380 840 5.80
2023-09-11 829 433 396 840 4.80
2022-09-11 829 433 396 840 4.80
2021-09-11 821 437 384 840 4.30
2020-09-11 819 432 387 840 3.50

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