Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol
Elmfield School for Deaf Children is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in Bristol. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Elmfield School for Deaf Children in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Elmfield School for Deaf Children are Grace Garden School (0.9 miles, Good); Claremont School (1 mile, Good); North Star 82° (1 mile); and Kingsweston School (1.9 miles, Good).
Grace Garden SchoolClaremont SchoolNorth Star 82°Kingsweston School
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 71% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 57% to a further education college.
Who goes there
35.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (10%).
Almost every pupil at Elmfield School for Deaf Children has an education, health and care plan (51 of 53 in 2026). The most common need among them is hearing impairment.
Elmfield School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment and speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sea Mills Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cricket Lane (near), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Elmfield School for Deaf Children stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Elmfield School for Deaf Children issued 8 suspensions, 16 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
35.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Hearing, Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Elmfield School for Deaf Children
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Elmfield School for Deaf Children from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Elmfield School for Deaf Children 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
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 16 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
4 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
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
53 pupils
76 places
23 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
51
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Elmfield School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment and speech, language and communication needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
53
Total Pupils
27
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
2.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,042
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
15.6%
Overall absence
46.7%
Persistent absence
45
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Elmfield School for Deaf Children
What are GCSE results like at Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
In the 2024 results, pupils at Elmfield School for Deaf Children achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.9 and a Progress 8 score of -0.81, well below the national average. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Elmfield School for Deaf Children's Ofsted rating?
Elmfield School for Deaf Children's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
No fixed boundary. When Elmfield School for Deaf Children is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
Elmfield School for Deaf Children has around 53 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Elmfield School for Deaf Children have specialist SEN provision?
Elmfield School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment and speech, language and communication needs.
What is attendance like at Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
15.6% of sessions were missed at Elmfield School for Deaf Children in 2024/25. 46.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Elmfield School for Deaf Children 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 Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 16 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 4 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 Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
Elmfield School for Deaf Children is at Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)