Elmfield School for Deaf Children
School Name: Elmfield School for Deaf Children Address: Sheridan Road, Horfield Town/City: Bristol County: Bristol Postcode: BS7 0PU Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 0117 903 0366 Website: www.elmfield.bristol.sch.uk
Phase: Ages 2-16 Type: Community special school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Persaud
Capacity: 76
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 53 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.8%
- HI - Hearing Impairment
- SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
URN: 109385
DfE Number: 801/7000
UKPRN: 10015735
UPRN: 12753
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol North West (E14001134)
Electoral Ward: Horfield (E05010904)
Easting & Northing: 357529E, 177781N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 29' 52.81" N 2° 36' 47.1" W
Plus Code: 9C3VF9XP+6Q
DfE Record: View record
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