Ashton Park School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashton Park School
Address: Blackmoor's Lane, Bower Ashton
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS3 2JL
Telephone Number: 0117 377 2777
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Excalibur Academies Trust
Sponsor: Excalibur Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Uffendell
Capacity: 1155
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1272 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 145398
DfE Number: 801/4011
UKPRN: 10066296
UPRN: 219730
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol South (E14001135)
Electoral Ward: Bedminster (E05010887)

Easting & Northing: 356285E, 171450N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 27.55" N 2° 37' 48.78" W
Plus Code: 9C3VC9R9+9W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Andrea Becker-Ginster - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Sharon Bennett - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 23 November 2021.
  • Ms Lucy Cartlidge - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2020 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Durston - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Dr Simon Flynn - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2030.
  • Mr Albert Gardiner - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mr Albert Gardiner - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mr Nick Hassey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Daisy Hedges - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Allan Paltzer - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Poole - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Shard - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2029.
  • Mr Chris Thomas-Unsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Richard Uffendell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 August 2040.
  • Ms Isobel Wales - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.