What year groups does Pathways Learning Centre teach?

Pathways Learning Centre teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Bristol.

Who is the headteacher of Pathways Learning Centre?

The headteacher of Pathways Learning Centre is Mr Daniel Walton, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Pathways Learning Centre last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Pathways Learning Centre, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Pathways Learning Centre?

Pathways Learning Centre has 78 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.

Is Pathways Learning Centre full?

Pathways Learning Centre has capacity for 170 pupils and 78 on roll (46%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Pathways Learning Centre a faith school?

No. Pathways Learning Centre has no designated religious character.

Who runs Pathways Learning Centre?

Pathways Learning Centre is part of ENABLE TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Pathways Learning Centre publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Pathways Learning Centre. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Pathways Learning Centre

Pathways Learning Centre

Overndale Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2RQ

Phase: Academies
School type: Academy alternative provision converter
Ages: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Trust: ENABLE TRUST
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Walton
Constituency: Filton and Bradley Stoke
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 170
Pupils on roll: 78
URN: 151471
Local authority: South Gloucestershire
Website: School website
Telephone: 01454862630

About this school

Pathways Learning Centre is a special academy in Bristol. It teaches children aged 5 to 16 and has 78 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 13 September 2022 · report published 13 November 2022

Good

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Pathways Learning Centre (URN 131626).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Location

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Common questions

What year groups does Pathways Learning Centre teach?: Pathways Learning Centre teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Bristol.
Who is the headteacher of Pathways Learning Centre?: The headteacher of Pathways Learning Centre is Mr Daniel Walton, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Pathways Learning Centre last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Pathways Learning Centre, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Pathways Learning Centre?: Pathways Learning Centre has 78 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.
Is Pathways Learning Centre full?: Pathways Learning Centre has capacity for 170 pupils and 78 on roll (46%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Pathways Learning Centre a faith school?: No. Pathways Learning Centre has no designated religious character.
Who runs Pathways Learning Centre?: Pathways Learning Centre is part of ENABLE TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Pathways Learning Centre publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Pathways Learning Centre. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.