Elmtree Grove School Ltd
Elmtree Grove School Ltd is an independent special school in Bristol for pupils aged 4 to 12. It has 24 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Elmtree Grove School Ltd is Urgent improvement, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted inspection: May 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 4-12 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 266 Overndale Road Bristol BS16 2RG |
| Reference Number | 151332 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 24 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 95.83%
Girls: 4.17% |
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 |
|---|
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.
| 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.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Elmtree Grove School Ltd were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% 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 Elmtree Grove School Ltd's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Elmtree Grove School Ltd is Urgent improvement, from an inspection in May 2026.
When was Elmtree Grove School Ltd last inspected by Ofsted?
Elmtree Grove School Ltd was last inspected in May 2026.
How many pupils does Elmtree Grove School Ltd have?
Elmtree Grove School Ltd has 24 pupils on roll.
What age range does Elmtree Grove School Ltd cover?
Elmtree Grove School Ltd for pupils aged 4 to 12.
Where is Elmtree Grove School Ltd?
Elmtree Grove School Ltd is at 266 Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RG.