Kingsweston School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kingsweston School excels at caring for pupils and helping them feel safe and valued. Staff take time to understand each child's individual needs and preferred ways of communicating, with many pupils developing new communication skills over time. The school offers a practical, real-world curriculum combined with valuable therapies that prepare pupils not just academically but also for independence and future employment.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are nurtured and well cared for with clear routines that help them feel safe and secure
- Staff are patient and understand how to communicate with each individual pupil, leading many to develop communication skills
- The school prioritises real-life, practical learning experiences that are relevant to pupils' lives and futures
- A wide range of therapies including music, art and play therapy support pupils' wellbeing and emotional development
- Strong support for transition planning helps most pupils move to meaningful training or employment opportunities after leaving
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff have not received adequate training in new phonics teaching approaches, affecting how well they can deliver the new reading programme
- The school's system for assessing how well pupils are learning to read is still in early stages, meaning staff don't always have accurate information to plan next steps
- Further development needed to ensure all pupils make the progress they could in reading
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well managed, with staff knowing and understanding pupils' needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Music therapy, art therapy, play therapy, trips to Bristol Airport to learn about transport, work experience, careers advice
Kingsweston School is a special school catering for pupils with moderate or severe learning difficulties, including many with autism and communication needs. The school has maintained strong standards since its previous good rating, with caring staff, high expectations, and a focus on preparing pupils for independent futures.
At a Glance
53.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 0%. Maths has remained stable at around 0%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
4,552
Applications
4,544
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.23009%
Overall absence
31.81818%
Persistent absence
154
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Kingsweston School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
Oasis Academy Long Cross
Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
Nova Primary School
Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School
Shirehampton Primary School
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
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