Warmley Park School, Bristol
Warmley Park School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Bristol. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Warmley Park School in detail
Warmley Park School in its own words
In its own words: "We believe and value every individual and what they can aspire to. We will inspire them to do this by enhancing learning and encouraging everyone to achieve together. Warmley Park School offers provision for pupils aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties, and those on the Autistic Spectrum."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Warmley Park, we believe that every learner deserves the very best provision of education. We expect and promote a culture of connection . We develop independence, communication and relationship through holistic approaches, focused on preparing children for their futures."
Coming up: an open day on Monday 30 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026, an open day on Monday 25 January 2027 and an open day on Wednesday 27 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in South Gloucestershire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Warmley Park School are Neptune School (0.6 miles, Good); New Horizons Learning Centre (1 mile, Good); Soundwell Academy (1.6 miles, Good); and Briarwood School (2.4 miles, Good).
Neptune SchoolNew Horizons Learning CentreSoundwell AcademyBriarwood School
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
34.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Warmley Park School has an education, health and care plan (183 of 183 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Warmley Park School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Oldland (Avon Valley Railway), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crown Way (n-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Warmley Park School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Warmley Park School issued 3 suspensions, 1.8 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 September 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 September 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
34.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Warmley Park School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Warmley Park School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Warmley Park 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
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 15 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 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
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
183
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Warmley Park School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
183
Total Pupils
130
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
35
Teachers
5.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,533
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.9%
Overall absence
35.2%
Persistent absence
125
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
Warmley Park School
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Questions parents ask about Warmley Park School
What are SATs results like at Warmley Park School?
Of the pupils at Warmley Park School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Warmley Park School's Ofsted rating?
Warmley Park School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Warmley Park School?
No fixed boundary. When Warmley Park School is oversubscribed, South Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Warmley Park School?
Warmley Park School has around 183 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Warmley Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Warmley Park School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Warmley Park School?
9.9% of sessions were missed at Warmley Park School in 2024/25. 35.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Warmley Park School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Warmley Park 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 Warmley Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 15 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 South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Warmley Park School?
Warmley Park School is at Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)