Culverhill School

Culverhill School is performing exceptionally well, with an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding in all inspected areas. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive and nurturing environment, where each pupil is valued and supported in their development. With robust leadership and a focus on personal growth, students feel a strong sense of community and pride in their school, contributing to their exemplary behavior and commitment to learning. The integration of academic and personal development prepares pupils well for life beyond school, addressing their individual needs through tailored education and exemplary support systems.

Strengths

• Exceptional quality of education with a strong curriculum design.
• Outstanding support for pupils' emotional and mental well-being.
• High levels of respectful behavior among pupils.
• Strong emphasis on developing pupils' independence.
• Involvement of pupils in leadership roles and community activities.
• Effective integration of careers education within the curriculum.

In 2024–25 pupils at Culverhill School attended 91.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 25.2% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.6% of pupils at Culverhill School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Culverhill School had 7.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 9.5% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Culverhill School had 152 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Culverhill School received £30,469 and spent £27,327 for each of its 155 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £465,000 (£3,003 per pupil).

Across all 3 schools of Enable Trust, income was £34,631 and spending £34,642 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Culverhill School is part of Enable Trust, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:

• New Siblands School Bristol
• Two Bridges Academy Alveston

What is Culverhill School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Culverhill School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

When was Culverhill School last inspected by Ofsted?

Culverhill School was last inspected in July 2024.

How many pupils does Culverhill School have?

Culverhill School has 152 pupils on roll.

What age range does Culverhill School cover?

Culverhill School for pupils aged 7 to 16.

What are Culverhill School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Culverhill School?

Culverhill School is at Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8SZ.