Cleve House School
Cleve House School is an independent school in Bristol for pupils aged 3 to 16. It has 74 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cleve House School is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection: June 2012.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 254 Wells Road Knowle Bristol BS4 2PN |
| Reference Number | 109339 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 74 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.65%
Girls: 51.35% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Cleve House School is assessed as a good independent school that successfully meets its aims of providing a stable and caring environment for its pupils. The quality of education is strong, with good progress observed across the curriculum, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school fosters positive attitudes towards learning and promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development effectively. However, there is room for improvement in ensuring that all teachers in Key Stages 1 and 2 are involved in curriculum development and expanding opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles within the school.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 May 2012 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 May 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Monitoring inspection |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Light touch inspection |
| 10 Oct 2005 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to creating a caring and supportive environment for all pupils.
- Good progress made by pupils in their learning and development.
- Effective curriculum that meets the diverse needs of pupils.
- Robust safeguarding and welfare provisions in place.
- Positive attitudes towards learning fostered among pupils.
- Comprehensive extracurricular opportunities enhancing learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited involvement of teachers in Key Stages 1 and 2 in curriculum development.
- Few opportunities for pupils to hold positions of responsibility.
In 2025–26, 17.6% of pupils at Cleve House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 27.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Cleve House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cleve House School is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
When was Cleve House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cleve House School was last inspected in June 2012.
How many pupils does Cleve House School have?
Cleve House School has 74 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cleve House School cover?
Cleve House School for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Cleve House School?
Cleve House School is at 254 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2PN.