Elmtree Grove School Ltd

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 4-12
Religion Unknown
Address 266 Overndale Road
Bristol
BS16 2RG
Reference Number 151332

Elmtree Grove School Ltd, an independent special school in Bristol, has received a mixed evaluation regarding its overall performance. The school, which caters to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder and other emotional and behavioral difficulties, has notable strengths in staff-pupil relationships and tailored support for attendance. However, significant concerns have emerged, particularly around safeguarding practices, curriculum effectiveness, and leadership oversight. Although recent leadership changes present an opportunity for improvement, many aspects of the school's operations require urgent attention to ensure the safety and educational progress of its pupils.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 19
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 100%
Girls: 0%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

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

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Urgent improvement
 >  Leadership & Governance Urgent improvement
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Needs attention
 >  Achievement Urgent improvement
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Needs attention
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Urgent improvement
 >  Inclusion Urgent improvement
Last Report Date 27 Jan 2026
Date Report
27 Jan 2026 Standard inspection
09 Oct 2024 Pre-registration inspection
Proposed to open

Strengths

  • Caring and respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
  • Tailored support strategies for improving attendance.
  • Recent introduction of up-to-date safeguarding training for staff.
  • Engagement with external organizations for personal development activities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Serious shortcomings in safeguarding practices putting pupils at risk.
  • Lack of effective monitoring and evaluation of attendance and behavior.
  • Weaknesses in curriculum planning and teaching effectiveness.
  • Insufficient support for pupils with special educational needs.

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