MIAG (Meeting Individual Aspirations & Goals), Bristol

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 716

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Guy Swallow
LA:Bristol, City of
Phone:03332203429
Address:The Beeches Lodge, Broomhill Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5RG
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:7 April 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 12 February 2026View full report
URN:152358
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bristol East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

MIAG is designed specifically to help young people with special educational needs who have not thrived in mainstream schools. The school offers a broad curriculum with English and maths at its heart, alongside practical vocational opportunities like construction and hair and beauty. Every pupil's education is personalised to their needs, with strong careers guidance and work experience to prepare them for their next steps.

Key Strengths

  • Experienced leadership with proven track record in setting up and running independent schools for pupils with SEND
  • Well-designed curriculum with real-world learning opportunities including on-site construction facility and hair and beauty salon
  • Strong safeguarding arrangements with qualified designated safeguarding lead and comprehensive staff training
  • Excellent physical premises with recently renovated classrooms, outdoor learning spaces and access to sports facilities
  • Tailored assessment and support approach that adjusts curriculum based on individual pupil needs and EHC plans

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a qualified designated safeguarding lead in post, all staff trained, and clear policies in place.

Extracurricular Activities

Construction training, hair and beauty salon, outdoor education, sports facility access, gym access

MIAG is a proposed independent school designed to support pupils with special educational needs who have struggled in mainstream education. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards for registration.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Bus Stops

St Brendan's College (NE-bound)
152m · 2 min walk
St Brendans Grounds (SE-bound)
246m · 4 min walk
Emery Road (W-bound)
368m · 6 min walk
Stockwood Road (S-bound)
434m · 7 min walk
Brislington House (NW-bound)
471m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Bristol

Medium pressure
New homes approved:21,093
Projected new pupils:3,797

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol

Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of

Low demand1.00x oversubscription

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

12 February 2026

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