Sefton Park Infant School
Community primary school in Bristol (Bristol, City of).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
From the moment your child joins us in Nursery or Reception through to when they leave us at the end of Year 6, were committed to nurturing a love of learning. Every child arrives with their own unique spark of curiosity, and its our privilege to support this wonder while building their confidence and encouraging their creativity to flourish.
At our school, your childs learning reflects where they are in their educational journey. In our Early Years, children discover and explore through play. These play-based experiences are more than just fun activities they foster deep understanding and are at the heart of our child-centred approach.
As children move into Key Stage 1, they follow the National Curriculum with a continued emphasis on child-led learning. In Key Stage 2, children begin dedicated lessons in music, computing, and Spanish, further enriching their education and expanding their horizons.
Throughout this journey, our extensive learning support staff and Specialist Resource Base ensure that every child receives the personalised support they need to thrive.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Chess
- Coding
- Computing
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Yoga
- Swimming
Key facts
- URN
- 108960
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Constituency
- Bristol Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (17 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrie Bell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adrian McCormick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Robert Szalai | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Edward Aplin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Clarke | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Alex Powell | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Rachel Wills | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jessica Wewer | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Helen Martin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Claire Kearney | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Andy Lillie | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Emily Shuker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Jane Wheelock | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sally Dore | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ben Crowley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Amy Lewis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Carrie Spittlehouse | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ben Cooper Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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