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Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Sheridan Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS7 0PU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
2–16
Ages
50
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is a community special school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, England, for pupils aged 2–16. It has 50 pupils on roll. 35.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bristol, City of →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 2–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
50 / 76 (66%)
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

35.8%
Free school meals
50.9%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

86%
Sustained destination
86%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

15.6%
Overall absence
46.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.33
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24
4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
20.99
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +4.4 vs 2023/24
£47,126
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,313 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.4
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£44,007
Spend per pupil
£38,218
Income per pupil
48%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Sheridan Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS7 0PU
Phone
01179030366
Headteacher
Kate Persaud

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Communication Support Worker
PermanentPart time£30,023 - £32,046 (FTE) · · Bristol Grade 8, SCP 12-16 - Please contact the school for pro rata salary (dependant on how many days worked)
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Teacher
In-house BSL Interpreter
PermanentPart timeBristol Grade 10 - £35,412-£39,152 (FTE)
Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
Elmfield School for Deaf Children is a community special school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, England, for pupils aged 2–16.
How many pupils does Elmfield School for Deaf Children have?
Elmfield School for Deaf Children has 50 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Elmfield School for Deaf Children?
Elmfield School for Deaf Children is located at Sheridan Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS7 0PU.

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