Located in Bristol, New Siblands School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

New Siblands School currently has around 121 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.3% boys and 34.7% girls. Around 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Easton Hill Road, Bristol, BS35 2JU
Website: www.newsiblands.org.uk
Telephone: 01454553002
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: South Gloucestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Karl Hemmings
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146013

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 125
Number of Pupils: 121
Number of Boys: 79
Number of Girls: 42

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12% 4%
Persistent absence: 36.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.90%93
Other White5.00%6
Other Mixed4.10%5
African3.30%4
White and Asian2.50%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.70%2
Other Asian0.80%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%1
Chinese0.80%1
Indian0.80%1
Pakistani0.80%1
White and Black African0.80%1
White and Black Caribbean0.80%1
Unclassified0.80%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-2.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.0)
Maths: Average (-0.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.04
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
28%
Local authority average
49%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
38%
Local authority average
42%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
46.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crossways Junior School
Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ
- not rated 126 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Crossways Junior School
Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ
3out of 4 126 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Crossways Infant School
Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ
- not rated 149 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Crossways Infant School
Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ
2out of 4 149 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 1AW
3out of 4 288 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Castle School
Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1HT
- not rated 1,213 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Castle School
Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1HT
3out of 4 1,213 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Marlwood School
Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA
- not rated 3,050 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Marlwood School
Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA
3out of 4 3,050 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Siblands School
Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU
4out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
New Siblands School
Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Sheiling School
Thornbury Park , Park Road BS35 1HP
- not rated 1,630 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Westwing School
Kyneton House , Thornbury BS35 3JZ
- not rated 2,835 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Two Bridges Academy
Vattingstone Lane , BS35 3JT
- not rated 3,087 yd Free schools special Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.