Bristol has 15 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 85% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 11 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood School | Good | 15 Jun 2017 | BS16 |
| Claremont School | Good | 11 May 2017 | BS9 |
| Elmfield School for Deaf Children | Good | 14 Nov 2017 | BS7 |
| Grace Garden School | Good | 5 Jun 2025 | BS9 |
| Kingsweston School | Good | 5 Mar 2020 | BS11 |
| Knowle DGE Academy | Good | 12 Jun 2024 | BS4 |
| Manor Wood School | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | BS13 |
| New Fosseway School | Good | 21 Feb 2017 | BS13 |
| North Star 240° | Good | 23 Feb 2023 | BS11 |
| Notton House Academy | Expected | 21 Apr 2026 | SN15 |
| Soundwell Academy | Good | 7 Jun 2023 | BS16 |
| E-ACT Venturers' Academy | Requires improvement | 15 May 2024 | BS13 |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd | Urgent improvement | 27 Jan 2026 | BS16 |
| Avonside School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BS4 |
| North Star 82° | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BS10 |