Kingsweston School, based in Bristol, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Kingsweston School currently has around 179 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 77.1% boys and 22.9% girls. Around 50.0% 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 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.9%. african pupils make up about 10.1%
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 71% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Napier Miles Road, Bristol, BS11 0UT |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01179030400 |
| 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: | 109386 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 179 |
| Number of Boys: | 138 |
| Number of Girls: | 41 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.90% | 84 |
| African | 10.10% | 18 |
| Other White | 9.50% | 17 |
| Other Black | 4.50% | 8 |
| Indian | 4.50% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 3.90% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Valley Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Tide Grove , Lawrence Weston BS11 0PA | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Park Primary School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Cross Primary and Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Infant School Hallen Drive , Sea Mills BS9 2NT | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 579 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 878 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.