New Horizons Learning Centre, Bristol
New Horizons Learning Centre is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Bristol. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
New Horizons Learning Centre in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to New Horizons Learning Centre are Soundwell Academy (0.6 miles, Good); Warmley Park School (1 mile, Good); Briarwood School (1.3 miles, Good); and Elmtree Grove School Ltd (1.6 miles).
Soundwell AcademyWarmley Park SchoolBriarwood SchoolElmtree Grove School Ltd
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 29% to a further education college and 14% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
57.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (11%).
Almost every pupil at New Horizons Learning Centre has an education, health and care plan (75 of 75 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
New Horizons Learning Centre provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Oldland (Avon Valley Railway), about 2 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alma Road (e-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 303 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, New Horizons Learning Centre issued 52 suspensions, 74.3 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
57.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 17% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with New Horizons Learning Centre
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Apply to South Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
75 pupils
64 places
11 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across South Gloucestershire council
Places available
3,139
Applications
3,164
Got 1st preference
89.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across South Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
75
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
New Horizons Learning Centre provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
75
Total Pupils
71
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
4.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,999
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
22.6%
Overall absence
50.7%
Persistent absence
73
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
New Horizons Learning Centre
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about New Horizons Learning Centre
What are GCSE results like at New Horizons Learning Centre?
In the 2026 results, pupils at New Horizons Learning Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 9. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is New Horizons Learning Centre's Ofsted rating?
New Horizons Learning Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for New Horizons Learning Centre?
No fixed boundary. When New Horizons Learning Centre is oversubscribed, South Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to New Horizons Learning Centre?
New Horizons Learning Centre has around 75 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
Does New Horizons Learning Centre have specialist SEN provision?
New Horizons Learning Centre provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at New Horizons Learning Centre?
22.6% of sessions were missed at New Horizons Learning Centre in 2024/25. 50.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to New Horizons Learning Centre?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming New Horizons Learning Centre on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near New Horizons Learning Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is New Horizons Learning Centre?
New Horizons Learning Centre is at Mulberry Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4EA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)