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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 39 of its 372 pupils (10.5%) were getting SEN support and 10 (2.7%) had an EHC plan.

  • Ages 4–11
  • 372 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.

10.5% get SEN support

39 of 372 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.

  • This school10.5%
  • England15.4%
  • Bristol, City of15.7%

Lower than the England average.

2.7% have an EHC plan

10 of 372 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.

  • This school2.7%
  • England4.1%
  • Bristol, City of3.8%

Lower than the England average.

Most common needs

  • Speech, language and communication22
  • Social, emotional and mental health9
  • Autism5
  • Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5

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
Academy (sponsored)
Ages
4 to 11
Boys and girls
Boys and girls
Pupils
372 (places for 420)
Headteacher
Mrs Abigail Murray
Part of
Lighthouse Schools Partnership
Faith
Church of England
Free school meals
34.2% of pupils eligible
Council
Bristol, City of
School reference (URN)
144724

How SEN support works

4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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: Needs attention in every area

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.

  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Early yearsNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
  • SafeguardingMet

Contact and getting there

Windmill Close, Windmill Hill, Bristol, BS3 4DP

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Questions about St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

How many pupils at St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School have special educational needs?

In the January 2026 school census, 39 of the 372 pupils (10.5%) were getting SEN support and 10 (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 St Mary Redcliffe Church of England 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), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (9 pupils) and autism (5 pupils).

Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Mary Redcliffe Church of England 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 St Mary Redcliffe Church of England 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 St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School?

You can ask for St Mary Redcliffe Church of England 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 St Mary Redcliffe Church of England 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 Compass Point Primary School, about 0.8 miles away.

Where is St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School?

Windmill Close, Windmill Hill, Bristol, BS3 4DP, in Bristol, City of.

School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.

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