Pathways Learning Centre
URN: 131626 • Bristol BS16 2RQ
Overview
- Name
- Pathways Learning Centre
- URN
- 131626
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Leader (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01454862630
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Overndale Road, Bristol BS16 2RQ
Summary
Pathways Learning Centre is a pupil referral unit located in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, catering to students aged 5-16 who are temporarily unable to attend mainstream schools. With a current enrolment of 59 pupils, the centre focuses on providing tailored educational support to meet the diverse needs of its students. Approximately 54.2% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, indicating a significant level of socio-economic disadvantage within the community.
The ethos of Pathways Learning Centre is built around four core values: Relationships, Respect, Empathy, and Perseverance. The centre aims to foster social and emotional independence in its students, helping them to achieve their potential and successfully transition back to mainstream education or to new educational settings. The dedicated staff work closely with various partners, including parents, schools, and health services, to ensure comprehensive support for each student.
Pathways Learning Centre aspires to be a centre of excellence for alternative learning provision in South Gloucestershire. The focus on individual needs and the commitment to improving life chances for vulnerable young people is central to the school's mission and vision.
The ethos of Pathways Learning Centre is built around four core values: Relationships, Respect, Empathy, and Perseverance. The centre aims to foster social and emotional independence in its students, helping them to achieve their potential and successfully transition back to mainstream education or to new educational settings. The dedicated staff work closely with various partners, including parents, schools, and health services, to ensure comprehensive support for each student.
Pathways Learning Centre aspires to be a centre of excellence for alternative learning provision in South Gloucestershire. The focus on individual needs and the commitment to improving life chances for vulnerable young people is central to the school's mission and vision.
Useful links
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- Home (other)
- About PLC (other)
- Admissions Criteria (other)
- Head’s Welcome (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
- Policies (other)
- Provider Access Policy (other)
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
- South Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 59
- Boys
- 41
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 54.20
- Open date
- 1998-09-01
- Close date
- 2025-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 54.20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 63 | 41 | 22 | 47.60 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 37.30 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 37.30 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 77 | 49 | 28 | 35.50 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 69 | 42 | 27 | 33.80 |
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