Grace Garden School
URN: 148394 • BS9 3PE
Overview
- Name
- Grace Garden School
- URN
- 148394
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Francesca Meynell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01172033722
- Website
- Visit Grace Garden School website
- Address
-
Canford Lane, BS9 3PE
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Summary
Grace Garden School, located in Bristol, is an independent special school catering to mixed-gender students aged 7 to 16 with complex needs. With a capacity of 35 pupils, the school provides a nurturing environment that emphasizes outdoor learning. The curriculum is designed around practical activities, integrating subjects such as maths, English, and sciences with crafts, gardening, and nature exploration. This approach helps students connect with their surroundings and understand their place within the community.
The school operates under the Ruskin Mill Trust and is committed to supporting students through a unique Personal, Social, and Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum. This framework not only focuses on academic learning but also on developing social skills and emotional well-being. The dedicated staff includes specialists in various roles, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met effectively.
Grace Garden School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging students to engage with their environment and each other. Through various projects and activities, such as clay art and papermaking, students gain hands-on experience that enriches their learning journey. The school prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, creating a safe space for all pupils to thrive.
The school operates under the Ruskin Mill Trust and is committed to supporting students through a unique Personal, Social, and Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum. This framework not only focuses on academic learning but also on developing social skills and emotional well-being. The dedicated staff includes specialists in various roles, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met effectively.
Grace Garden School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging students to engage with their environment and each other. Through various projects and activities, such as clay art and papermaking, students gain hands-on experience that enriches their learning journey. The school prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, creating a safe space for all pupils to thrive.
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 35
- Pupils
- 35
- Boys
- 29
- Girls
- 6
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-05-13
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 35 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 35 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 20 |
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