50
Pupils · 2024/25
48%
EAL · 2024/25
47%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 11/05/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBristol, City of
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio3.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Elmfield School for Deaf Children · All-through · Bristol, City of
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
50
Pupil : teacher ratio
3.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
48%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
16%
Persistent absence
47%
Contact
Address
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU
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 | 50 | 4.0 | 100% | 48% | 45% | 16% | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 46 | 3.4 | 100% | 39% | 40% | 11% | 40% |
| 2022/23 | 48 | 3.9 | 100% | 40% | 48% | 16% | 44% |
| 2021/22 | 40 | 3.5 | 100% | 35% | 45% | 12% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 40 | 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 45% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 41 | 3.8 | 100% | 51% | 60% | 11% | 33% |
| 2017/18 | 36 | 4.2 | 100% | 56% | 55% | 13% | 37% |
| 2016/17 | 32 | 3.5 | 100% | 65% | 52% | 9% | 32% |
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