Notton House Academy is a special academy in Chippenham, Bristol, City of, for boys aged 8 to 19. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 8–19
- 55 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 8 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 55 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Reysenn (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Opened
- 1 September 2017
- Free school meals
- 54.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- School reference (URN)
- 144286
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Bristol, City of (5)
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
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Ofsted
Report card, April 2026: Expected standard in 5 of 6 areas
Inspected in April 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 wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2022).
Contact and getting there
28 Notton, Lacock, Chippenham, SN15 2NF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Charter Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.0 miles
- Frogwell Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.3 miles
- The Corsham School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.7 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 Notton House Academy
How do I get a place at Notton House Academy?
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 Notton House Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Notton House Academy support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Notton House Academy take?
Aged 8 to 19, boys only.
What is Notton House Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 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 Notton House Academy?
28 Notton, Lacock, Chippenham, SN15 2NF, in Bristol, City of.
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