The Park Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 59 of its 425 pupils (13.9%) were getting SEN support and 14 (3.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 425 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in South Gloucestershire.
13.9% get SEN support
59 of 425 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.3% have an EHC plan
14 of 425 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication27
- Social, emotional and mental health17
- Moderate learning difficulty15
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia7
- Autism6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 425 (places for 654)
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Rowsell
- Part of
- Mosaic Partnership Trust
- Free school meals
- 20.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- South Gloucestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 150815
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask South Gloucestershire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2017; school remains Good (February 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2023).
Contact and getting there
Hollow Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9TP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- New Horizons Learning Centre Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Soundwell Academy Special school · Ages 5–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Hanham Woods Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
- Fishponds CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 18.8%, EHC plans 2.2% 0.3 miles
- Courtney Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 20.6%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.3 miles
- Beacon Rise Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.8%, EHC plans 4.5% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in South Gloucestershire SEND schools in South Gloucestershire
Questions about The Park Primary School
How many pupils at The Park Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 59 of the 425 pupils (13.9%) were getting SEN support and 14 (3.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at The Park Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (27 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (17 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (15 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Park Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Park Primary School?
Through South Gloucestershire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Park Primary School?
You can ask for The Park Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Park Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Hanham Woods Academy, about 1.5 miles away.
Where is The Park Primary School?
Hollow Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9TP, in South Gloucestershire.
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