Bishop Road Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Road Primary School
Address: Bishop Road, Bishopston
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS7 8LS
Telephone Number: 0117 903 0483
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Joseph Emissah
Capacity: 810
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 779 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.4%

Location and administration

URN: 109116
DfE Number: 801/2312
UKPRN: 10068923
UPRN: 47148
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol Central (E14001131)
Electoral Ward: Redland (E05010909)

Easting & Northing: 358866E, 175809N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 49.34" N 2° 35' 36.94" W
Plus Code: 9C3VFCJ4+4H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Thomas Barr - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Ms Janet Mary Bremner - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 March 2020.
  • Headteacher Joe Emissah - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Gitsham - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mr Simon Jones - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Ms Becky Kay - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Ms Sally Lucas - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Ms Imogen Sahni - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 June 2028.
  • Mr John St Leger - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Mr Russell Walker - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Mrs Lorraine Woodward - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2025.