New Fosseway School
URN: 109393 • Bristol BS13 0RG
Overview
- Name
- New Fosseway School
- URN
- 109393
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Trust in Learning
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tyne Grant Rafter (Interim Head) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01179030220
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridge Learning Campus, Bristol BS13 0RG
Summary
New Fosseway School is a foundation special school located in Bristol, catering to children and young people aged 4 to 19 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). With a current enrolment of 147 pupils, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and stimulating environment that promotes individual growth and independence. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Valuing the individual, achieving together," reflecting its commitment to personalised learning.
The curriculum at New Fosseway is highly individualised, designed to meet the diverse needs of its learners, many of whom work significantly below age-related expectations. The school benefits from a multi-agency team, including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, ensuring that each student receives tailored support. Admissions are based on specific criteria, including the presence of an Education Health Care Plan and significant learning difficulties.
New Fosseway School fosters a strong sense of community, with active involvement from parents and governors. The governing body includes parents who bring valuable insights and experiences, reinforcing the school’s collaborative approach to education and support for families. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at New Fosseway is highly individualised, designed to meet the diverse needs of its learners, many of whom work significantly below age-related expectations. The school benefits from a multi-agency team, including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, ensuring that each student receives tailored support. Admissions are based on specific criteria, including the presence of an Education Health Care Plan and significant learning difficulties.
New Fosseway School fosters a strong sense of community, with active involvement from parents and governors. The governing body includes parents who bring valuable insights and experiences, reinforcing the school’s collaborative approach to education and support for families. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Family Newsletter Issue 3, Term 1 2025/2026 (download)
- Family Newsletter Issue 4, Term 1 2025/2026 (download)
- Family Newsletter Issue 5, Term 1 2025/2026 (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- New Siblands School (71.1)
- Culverhill School (67.9)
- New Siblands School (65.3)
- Bristol Hospital Education Service (64.0)
- Culverhill School (60.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Trust in Learning
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 147
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 56.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 147 | 102 | 45 | 56.20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 148 | 93 | 55 | 59.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 149 | 86 | 63 | 54.20 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 149 | 86 | 63 | 54.20 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 149 | 91 | 58 | 52.50 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 142 | 85 | 57 | 49.20 |
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