Located in Bristol, Claremont School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Claremont School currently has around 70 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.6% boys and 41.4% girls. Around 41.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 21.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 69.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (58.6%). african pupils make up about 10%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 14% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Henleaze Park, Bristol, BS9 4LR
Website: www.claremontbristol.org.uk
Telephone: 01173533622
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Emma Richards
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 109391

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/02/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 72
Number of Pupils: 70
Number of Boys: 41
Number of Girls: 29

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 21.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 69.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British58.60%41
African10.00%7
Other White7.10%5
Bangladeshi5.70%4
Other (any other ethnic group)4.30%3
Other Mixed2.90%2
Chinese2.90%2
Indian2.90%2
White and Black Caribbean2.90%2
Pakistani1.40%1
Other Asian1.40%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
59%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
-0.11
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
28%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
38%
Local authority average
33%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
44.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Filton Avenue Nursery School
Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL
4out of 4 2,277 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX
3out of 4 2,869 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF
4out of 4 3,019 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Henleaze Infant School
Park Grove , Henleaze BS9 4LG
3out of 4 69 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Henleaze Junior School
Park Grove , Henleaze BS9 4LG
2out of 4 69 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Henleaze Junior School
Park Grove , Henleaze BS9 4LG
- not rated 69 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Henleaze Infant School
Park Grove , Henleaze BS9 4LG
- not rated 69 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Egerton Road , Bishopston BS7 8HP
3out of 4 840 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redland Green
Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH
- not rated 1,418 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Redland Green School
Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH
3out of 4 1,418 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bristol Free School
Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ
3out of 4 2,160 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD
1out of 4 2,241 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School
Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD
- not rated 2,241 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redland Green 16-19
Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF
- not rated 1,624 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brunel College of Arts and Technology
Ashley Down , BS7 9BU
- not rated 2,040 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Claremont School
Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis School Westbury
Brecon Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4DT
- not rated 855 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Redmaids' High School
Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3AW
- not rated 1,026 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Badminton School
Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA
- not rated 1,118 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Aurora Grace House School
Carisbrooke Lodge , Westbury Park BS6 7JE
- not rated 1,248 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.