The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 167
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 63.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mrs Nicolle Deighton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 500m away
Minerva Primary Academy
Primary · 650m away
Fishponds CofE Primary School
Primary · 784m away
Little Hayes Nursery School
Nursery · 815m away
Chester Park Junior School
Primary · 828m away
Avanti Gardens School
Primary · 913m away
Elmtree Grove School Ltd
Independent · 942m away
St Matthias Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Briarwood School's Ofsted rating?
Briarwood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School currently has 167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Briarwood School take?
Briarwood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Briarwood School?
Briarwood School is in Bristol, BS16 4EA, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Briarwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Briarwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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