St Katherine's School is a mainstream secondary school in Bristol, North Somerset, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 68 of its 976 pupils (7%) were getting SEN support and 46 (4.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 976 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in North Somerset.
7% get SEN support
68 of 976 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
4.7% have an EHC plan
46 of 976 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health30
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia28
- Autism25
- Speech, language and communication19
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 secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 976 (places for 1,001)
- Headteacher
- Mr Justin Humphreys (Head of School)
- Part of
- Amplify Education
- Free school meals
- 24.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Somerset
- School reference (URN)
- 142853
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 North Somerset 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, March 2026: Expected standard in every area
Inspected in March 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 teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Post-16Expected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Pill Road, Ham Green, Bristol, BS20 0HU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Shirehampton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Oasis Academy Long Cross Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.7 miles
- Kingsweston School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- North Star 240° Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.3 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Crockerne Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 18.7%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.6 miles
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.9%, EHC plans 1.5% 1.0 mile
- Oasis Academy Brightstowe Secondary · Ages 11–19 · SEN support 22.9%, EHC plans 4.6% 1.2 miles
All mainstream schools in North Somerset SEND schools in North Somerset
Questions about St Katherine's School
How many pupils at St Katherine's School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 68 of the 976 pupils (7%) were getting SEN support and 46 (4.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at St Katherine's School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (30 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (28 pupils) and autism (25 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Katherine's 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 St Katherine's School?
Through North Somerset 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 St Katherine's School?
You can ask for St Katherine's 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 St Katherine's 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 Shirehampton Primary School, about 1.1 miles away.
Where is St Katherine's School?
Pill Road, Ham Green, Bristol, BS20 0HU, in North Somerset.
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