Bristol Hospital Education Service, Bristol
Bristol Hospital Education Service is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Bristol. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bristol Hospital Education Service in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 41 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 56% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 44% to a further education college and 2% into work.
Who goes there
33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (58%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 9 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 22 (48.9%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Montpelier Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Balmoral Road (sw-bound), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1408 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bristol, City of (417), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2013 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
33.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Bristol Hospital Education Service is in Bristol, City of; for families living there:
- Bristol, City of's school travel policy: Home to school travel policy
- How to apply: Apply online for home school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 79
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 65 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bristol, City of council
Places available
4,580
Applications
4,426
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
96.7%
All secondary applications across Bristol, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
22
EHC Plans
68.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
45
Total Pupils
12
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
59
Teachers
0.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,710
Mean salary
2026 data
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Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Bristol Hospital Education Service
What is Bristol Hospital Education Service's Ofsted rating?
Bristol Hospital Education Service's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Bristol Hospital Education Service?
No fixed boundary. When Bristol Hospital Education Service is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Bristol Hospital Education Service?
Bristol Hospital Education Service has around 45 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Bristol Hospital Education Service?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Bristol Hospital Education Service on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Bristol Hospital Education Service?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 65 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bristol Hospital Education Service?
Bristol Hospital Education Service is at Falkland Road, Montpelier, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 5JL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)