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Elmfield School for Deaf Children Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is a community special not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 76 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-16

Age range

50

Pupils

76

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Elmfield School for Deaf Children Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Elmfield School for Deaf Children?

The catchment area for Elmfield School for Deaf Children is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Elmfield School for Deaf Children is set by Bristol, City of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bristol, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →

Elmfield School for Deaf Children: 76 places, 66% filled: places available

Elmfield School for Deaf Children has a published admission number of 76 places. 50 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 76 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.9% of pupils at Elmfield School for Deaf Children are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bristol.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bristol, City of publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bristol, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Elmfield School for Deaf Children: School Information

Full address
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-16 years
Free school meals
42.9% of pupils
DfE URN
109385

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If Elmfield School for Deaf Children is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Elmfield School for Deaf Children by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Elmfield School for Deaf Children

What is the catchment area for Elmfield School for Deaf Children?

The catchment area for Elmfield School for Deaf Children is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Elmfield School for Deaf Children oversubscribed?

Elmfield School for Deaf Children has a capacity of 76 places and currently has 50 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Elmfield School for Deaf Children?

Admission to Elmfield School for Deaf Children is managed by Bristol, City of. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Elmfield School for Deaf Children cover?

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Elmfield School for Deaf Children?

Elmfield School for Deaf Children was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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