Culverhill School is a special academy in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- 152 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 152
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Walker (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Enable Trust
- Opened
- 1 July 2018
- Free school meals
- 26.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- South Gloucestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 146014
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 South Gloucestershire 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
Rated Outstanding, June 2024; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (October 2022)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2024.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, October 2022).
Contact and getting there
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8SZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Culverhill School
How do I get a place at Culverhill 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 Culverhill School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Culverhill School take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Culverhill School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024 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 Culverhill School?
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8SZ, in South Gloucestershire.
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