Three Ways School is a special academy in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, for children and young people aged 4 to 19. It supports dyslexia and SpLD, vision, hearing and 7 other needs.
- Ages 4–19
- 258 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 258 (places for 240)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Josephine Stoaling (Acting Head Teacher)
- Part of
- Three Ways School
- Opened
- 1 September 2013
- Free school meals
- 50.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bath and North East Somerset
- School reference (URN)
- 140079
Needs it supports
11 needs: dyslexia and SpLD, vision and 9 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Bath and North East Somerset (6)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Bath and North East Somerset (1)
Cognition and learning
- Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) Other schools for this in Bath and North East Somerset (1)
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Bath and North East Somerset (3)
- Severe learning difficulty
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties
Sensory and physical
- Hearing impairment Other schools for this in Bath and North East Somerset (1)
- Visual impairment Other schools for this in Bath and North East Somerset (1)
- Multi-sensory impairment
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Bath and North East Somerset (1)
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
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 Bath and North East Somerset 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
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Ofsted
Report card, May 2026: Strong standard in 6 of 8 areas
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Post-16Strong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, October 2019).
Contact and getting there
180 Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- North Star 180° Special school · Ages 4–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- St Martin's Garden Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.2 miles
- Ralph Allen School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
All SEND schools in Bath and North East Somerset
By need in Bath and North East Somerset: Autism (7) · Moderate learning (4) · SEMH (2) · Speech and language (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Hearing (2) · Vision (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Three Ways School
How do I get a place at Three Ways School?
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 Three Ways School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Three Ways School support?
Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia), visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Three Ways School take?
Aged 4 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Three Ways School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2026 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 Three Ways School?
180 Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RF, in Bath and North East Somerset.
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