Open Special Mixed

Briarwood School

Briar Way, Bristol, BS16 4EA
167 Pupils
168 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
63.40% FSM %
114 Boys
53 Girls
About Briarwood School

Located in Bristol (BS16 4EA), Briarwood School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 3–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Bristol, City of.

It has 167 pupils on roll. School capacity: 168. Current headteacher: Nicolle Deighton.

Data for Briarwood School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bristol, City of
Region South West
Administrative District Bristol, City of
Parliamentary Constituency Bristol North East
Ward Hillfields
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015045
URN 109410
Data Last Updated 05-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Deborah Smith Chair of Governors 13/02/2018 13/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Bond Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Elected by parents
Headteacher Nicolle Deighton Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Natalie Hamilton Governor 31/10/2023 30/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Matt Harrison Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Lynne Hawkins Governor 21/05/2024 20/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Iain Mossman Governor 17/10/2023 16/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sannah Mundy Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Sproates-Davies Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jayne Turrell Governor 13/02/2018 13/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Briarwood School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Bristol, Bristol, City of.
Briarwood School has 167 pupils, with a capacity of 168.
Briarwood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at Briarwood School is Mrs Nicolle Deighton.
Briarwood School is at Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA, in the Bristol, City of local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Briarwood School: Has a sixth form.
Briarwood School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicolle Deighton
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109410
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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