New Siblands School, Bristol
New Siblands School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Bristol, part of Enable Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
New Siblands School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to New Siblands School are Two Bridges Academy (1.8 miles); and Castlefell School (3.1 miles, Good).
The trust
New Siblands School is one of 4 schools run by Enable Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at New Siblands School has an education, health and care plan (124 of 124 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
New Siblands School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of New Siblands School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crossways Road (ne-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood New Siblands School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 63 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, New Siblands School issued 2 suspensions, 1.7 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
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
29.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with New Siblands School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to New Siblands School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. New Siblands School is in South Gloucestershire; for families living there:
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
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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
99%
Near capacity
124 pupils
125 places
1 spare place
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)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
124
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
New Siblands School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
124
Total Pupils
83
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
4.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,936
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.2%
Overall absence
26.9%
Persistent absence
104
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
Questions parents ask about New Siblands School
What are SATs results like at New Siblands School?
Of the pupils at New Siblands School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is New Siblands School's Ofsted rating?
New Siblands School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for New Siblands School?
No fixed boundary. When New Siblands School is oversubscribed, South Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to New Siblands School?
New Siblands School has around 124 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
Does New Siblands School have specialist SEN provision?
New Siblands School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at New Siblands School?
10.2% of sessions were missed at New Siblands School in 2024/25. 26.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to New Siblands School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming New Siblands School 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 Siblands School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Siblands School?
New Siblands School is at Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2JU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)