Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Contact details for the school

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:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 2-16
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

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%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Adam Barber - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Mr Mark Gill - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
  • Miss Nancy Horton - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mrs Anna Jones - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Mayes - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Mr Matt Nichol - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline O'brien - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 January 2027.
  • Ms Rachel Payne - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Dr Rob Wilks - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2027.