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Pathways Learning Centre

Academy alternative provision converter · Bristol · BS16 2RQ

Ages 5–16 · 78 pupils · South Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-09-13

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill46%

78 pupils · 170 places

Pupils on roll
78
Boys / girls
53 / 25
School capacity
170
Capacity fill
78 / 170 (46%)
Free school meals
51.9%
FSM pupils
40
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ENABLE TRUST
Academy trust
ENABLE TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Walton

Location

Address
Overndale Road, Downend
Postcode
BS16 2RQ
Town
Bristol
County
South Gloucestershire
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
District
South Gloucestershire
Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy alternative provision converter, Ages 5–16, in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, 78 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 51.9%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS16
38
Open schools in South Gloucestershire LA
126

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Walton
Telephone
01454862630
Website
www.pathwayslearningcentre.org.uk

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