167
Pupils · 2024/25
45%
EAL · 2024/25
42%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Not judged
Ofsted inspection · 08/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBristol, City of
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Briarwood School · All-through · Bristol, City of
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
167
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
45%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
42%
Contact
Address
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA
Local authority
Bristol, City of
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 167 | 6.3 | 100% | 45% | 64% | 14% | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 165 | 5.6 | 100% | 43% | 65% | 17% | 50% |
| 2022/23 | 164 | 5.8 | 100% | 46% | 62% | 19% | 54% |
| 2021/22 | 160 | 5.4 | 100% | 45% | 61% | 19% | 55% |
| 2020/21 | 155 | 5.9 | 100% | 43% | 54% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 140 | 6.9 | 100% | 46% | 63% | 14% | 38% |
| 2017/18 | 124 | 5.8 | 100% | 45% | 63% | 11% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 113 | 4.8 | 100% | 45% | 63% | 12% | 27% |
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