Grace Garden School is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Bristol, City of, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- 37 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 37 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Principal Francesca Meynell
- Opened
- 13 May 2021
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- School reference (URN)
- 148394
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
Rated Good, June 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Grace Garden School
How do I get a place at Grace Garden 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 Grace Garden School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Grace Garden School take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Grace Garden School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Grace Garden School?
Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PE, in Bristol, City of.
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