Kingsweston School — School in Bristol

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Kingsweston School

Bristol, BS11 0UT

179 Pupils

— Capacity

4–19 Age Range

50.00% FSM %

138 Boys

41 Girls

About Kingsweston School

Kingsweston School is an Special schools for pupils aged 4–19 based in Bristol, City of, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 179 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Emma Richards.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bristol, City of or 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 West
Ward	Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
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	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10016312
URN	109386
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Maureen Salter	Chair of Governors	06/02/2023	05/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Jahn	Governance Professional - Federation	04/02/2013	—	N/A
Ms Steph Ball	Governor	03/12/2024	02/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kristy Bower	Governor	06/02/2023	05/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alison Churchill	Governor	10/03/2023	09/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Tamsin Jackson	Governor	02/12/2025	01/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Jenkins	Governor	09/07/2024	02/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gemma Kenyon	Governor	17/06/2025	16/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jo Penny	Governor	14/03/2023	20/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Richards	Governor	01/02/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nicholas Sampson	Governor	06/02/2023	05/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jamie Sawyer-Merchant	Governor	17/09/2024	16/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board