Is Elmfield School for Deaf Children a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 May 2023. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Elmfield School for Deaf Children's GCSE results?

In the 2024 GCSEs, pupils at Elmfield School for Deaf Children averaged an Attainment 8 score of 7.9 (England: 45.9). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Elmfield School for Deaf Children's SATs results?

In the 2023 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at Elmfield School for Deaf Children met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 60%).

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Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU

Ofsted: Good

Independent

Phase

Capacity

2-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2024 GCSEs · 2023 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 May 2023.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Cohort Size: 5

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 0.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 50
Boys: 27 (51%)
Girls: 26 (49%)
Capacity: 76 (70% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 44.7%
EAL: 48.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 3.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.3
Budget per Pupil: £44,007/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 15.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 46.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community special school
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.3%
Mixed Other: 8.3%
Black African: 6.3%
White Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.2%
Asian Other: 4.2%
Black Caribbean: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.1%

56.3%

White British

8.3%

Mixed Other

6.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01179030366

office@elmfieldschool.co.uk

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Sheridan Road

Bristol, South West

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Administrative

URN: 109385
UKPRN: 10015735
Establishment No.: 7000

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