Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is a special school in Bristol for ages 2 to 16. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2013, report published 8 February 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

53 pupils on roll, with places for 76

Eligible for free school meals35.8%

35.8%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language50.9%

50.9%, 29.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support3.8%

3.8%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan96.2%

96.2%, 90.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Elmfield School for Deaf Children

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Grace Garden School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Claremont School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
North Star 82°	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Kingsweston School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 0.9
North Star 240°	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 3.7

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Persaud
Phone: 01179030366
Website: elmfield.bristol.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU
Local authority: Bristol
URN: 109385

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.