New Siblands School
Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
New Siblands School is a special school in Bristol for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 28 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Pupils thrive in all areas of learning at New Siblands School. Through the exceptionally strong and trusting relationships with staff, pupils relish learning across a breadth of subjects. Consequently, pupils learn how to communicate their feelings, ideas and views very well. Children in the early years respond enthusiastically to stories. Students in the sixth form express their views about the world around them with knowledge and maturity. Staff are highly knowledgeable about the learning and therapeutic needs of pupils. This results in each pupil, including children in early years and students in the sixth form, having an expertly-designed curriculum that supports their learning. One parent described the school as, 'like treasure at the end of a rainbow. Absolute gold.' All pupils learn how to form very positive relationships with each other. Through the curriculum, pupils are well prepared for the world beyond school. For example, they visit the local park and shops. Students in the sixth form develop very strong knowledge about the opportunities available for further education, training and employment. They visit a range of colleges and places of work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
124 pupils on roll, with places for 125
Schools near New Siblands School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Bridges Academy | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Castlefell School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Aurora Severnside School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 4.3 |
| SGS Pegasus School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 12.6 |
| Aurora Hedgeway School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 7.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ENABLE TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Karl Hemmings
- Phone
- 01454553002
- Address
- Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2JU
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 146013
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.