Elmfield School for Deaf Children is a council-run special school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, for children and young people aged 2 to 16. It supports hearing and speech and language.
- Ages 2–16
- 53 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Council special school
- Ages
- 2 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 53 (places for 76)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Persaud (Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 35.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- School reference (URN)
- 109385
Needs it supports
2 needs: hearing, speech and language
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Bristol, City of (13)
Sensory and physical
- Hearing impairment Other schools for this in Bristol, City of (6)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Bristol, City of council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2013; school remains Good (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- 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
- Glenfrome Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted report card (2025) 1.5 miles
All SEND schools in Bristol, City of
By need in Bristol, City of: Autism (18) · Speech and language (14) · Hearing (7) · SEMH (6) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (6) · Vision (6) · Physical (6) · Moderate learning (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Questions about Elmfield School for Deaf Children
How do I get a place at Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Elmfield School for Deaf Children. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Elmfield School for Deaf Children support?
Hearing impairment and speech, language and communication. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Elmfield School for Deaf Children take?
Aged 2 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Elmfield School for Deaf Children’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU, in Bristol, City of.
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