New Siblands School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

OutstandingSpecialAges 2–19121 pupils

Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, BS35 2JUWebsite01454553002

Outstanding121 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Outstanding2y ago

Inspected Feb 2024

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils121

Outstanding2y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils121

Inspected Feb 2024 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

121 / 125 (97%)

Avg Class Size

~7*

Head Teacher

Mr Karl Hemmings

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Feb 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

10.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.2%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence26.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Severe Learning Difficulty46 pupils (39%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder37 pupils (31%)

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (8%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty9 pupils (8%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (2%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)18

Teaching assistants (FTE)58

Support staff (FTE)63

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils121

Free school meals30.6%

English as additional language10.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.9%

White Other5.0%

Mixed Other4.1%

Black African3.3%

Mixed White & Asian2.5%

Traveller Irish1.7%

Other0.8%

Asian Other0.8%

Indian0.8%

Unclassified0.8%

Chinese0.8%

Pakistani0.8%

Mixed White & African0.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.8%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£33,183

total expenditure per pupil

+£25,783 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£10,825

Support staff£15,992

Premises£0

Energy£714

Learning resources£437

Income per pupil£35,413

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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