SGS Pegasus School, Bristol
SGS Pegasus School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Bristol, part of South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
SGS Pegasus School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to SGS Pegasus School are Castlefell School (2.5 miles, Good); Aurora Hedgeway School (2.8 miles, Good); North Star 82° (3.4 miles); and Elmfield School for Deaf Children (3.5 miles, Good).
Castlefell SchoolAurora Hedgeway SchoolNorth Star 82°Elmfield School for Deaf Children
The trust
SGS Pegasus School is one of 3 schools run by South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 3 schools in South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about SGS Pegasus School (as of September 2025): 56% would recommend the school, 61% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (61%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (44%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 14 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 57% to a further education college and 7% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (5%).
Almost every pupil at SGS Pegasus School has an education, health and care plan (134 of 134 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
SGS Pegasus School has a SEN unit for autism: 110 places, 133 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Patchway Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Patchway Community College (w-bound), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood SGS Pegasus School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 221 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 South Gloucestershire (116), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, SGS Pegasus School issued 14 suspensions, 10.9 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has made real efforts to support pupil behaviour and well-being, creating calmer classrooms where pupils are helped to manage their emotions and re-engage with learning. New curriculum pathways are tailored to different pupils' needs, from pre-formal early years approaches to formal qualifications. The school is prioritising staff support and communication so everyone understands the direction of change.
Key Strengths
- New curriculum pathways (Connect, Grow and Reach) are better designed to meet different pupils' needs
- Early reading instruction is improving with increasing success
- Behaviour policy changes have created calmer, more orderly classrooms with better pupil engagement
- Staff well-being initiatives and improved communication are helping staff understand school changes
- Comprehensive induction and de-escalation training means restrictive physical interventions are now rare
Areas for Improvement
- Not all staff have strong enough curriculum knowledge to teach the new pathways effectively
- Staff do not always identify and address pupils' misconceptions, limiting learning progress
- Insufficient oversight of curriculum implementation across classes and pathways
- Governance monitoring of education quality needs to strengthen to hold school accountable
- Pupils' experiences and progress vary inconsistently across different classes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding was not explicitly graded in this monitoring inspection, but the report notes that pupils are well supervised at social times and staff have comprehensive training in de-escalation and physical intervention.
SGS Pegasus School has experienced significant leadership and staffing changes and is implementing new curriculum pathways to better meet pupils' needs. The school is making progress but needs further improvement in staff expertise and governance oversight.
At a Glance
24.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with SGS Pegasus School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to SGS Pegasus School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. SGS Pegasus School is in South Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to South Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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 South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 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
122%
Over capacity
134 pupils
110 places
24 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across South Gloucestershire council
Places available
3,139
Applications
3,164
Got 1st preference
89.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across South Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
134
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
SGS Pegasus School has a SEN unit for autism: 110 places, 133 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
134
Total Pupils
109
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
5.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,389
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.1%
Overall absence
29.5%
Persistent absence
122
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
SGS Pegasus School
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Questions parents ask about SGS Pegasus School
What are GCSE results like at SGS Pegasus School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at SGS Pegasus School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.3. 9% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is SGS Pegasus School's Ofsted rating?
SGS Pegasus School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for SGS Pegasus School?
No fixed boundary. When SGS Pegasus School is oversubscribed, South Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to SGS Pegasus School?
SGS Pegasus School has around 134 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
Does SGS Pegasus School have specialist SEN provision?
SGS Pegasus School has a SEN unit for autism: 110 places, 133 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at SGS Pegasus School?
11.1% of sessions were missed at SGS Pegasus School in 2024/25. 29.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to SGS Pegasus School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming SGS Pegasus School 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 SGS Pegasus School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is SGS Pegasus School?
SGS Pegasus School is at Hempton Lane, Patchway, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)