Upper Horfield Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 33 of its 185 pupils (17.8%) were getting SEN support and 5 (2.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 185 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Bristol, City of.
17.8% get SEN support
33 of 185 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.7% have an EHC plan
5 of 185 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication22
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia8
- Social, emotional and mental health5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 185 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mr Tim Seddon
- Free school meals
- 36.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- School reference (URN)
- 108970
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bristol, City of council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Expected standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Elmfield School for Deaf Children Special school · Ages 2–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Charborough Road Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Abbeywood Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 1.5 miles
- Claremont School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Orchard School Bristol Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 25.2%, EHC plans 3.6% 0.2 miles
- Shield Road Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.7%, EHC plans 5% 0.4 miles
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.4%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Bristol, City of SEND schools in Bristol, City of
Questions about Upper Horfield Primary School
How many pupils at Upper Horfield Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 33 of the 185 pupils (17.8%) were getting SEN support and 5 (2.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Upper Horfield Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (22 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (8 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Upper Horfield Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Upper Horfield Primary School?
Through Bristol, City of council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Upper Horfield Primary School?
You can ask for Upper Horfield Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Upper Horfield Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Charborough Road Primary School, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Upper Horfield Primary School?
Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU, in Bristol, City of.
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