# New Siblands School — Bristol, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/new-siblands-school-19955 ## At a glance - **Type:** Special - **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews - **Students:** 125 - **Principal:** Karl Hemmings ## Contact - **Address:** Thornbury, South Gloucestershire - **Phone:** +44 1454553002 - **Website:** https://www.newsiblands.org.uk - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/new-siblands-school-19955 ## About New Siblands is an Outstanding special school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 19 with exceptional needs. Our staff team are highly skilled and committed to bringing out the best in each and every pupil, supporting them to become as independent as they can possibly be. Learning is creative and engaging, encouraging pupils to explore different ideas and develop skills in a range of contexts. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Feb 2024 - **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Feb 2024 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Feb 2024 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Feb 2024 - **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Feb 2024 - **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Feb 2024 ## Recent parent reviews - **4/5** — A Steep Learning Curve: We've been at New Siblands for a year now and it's been a bit of a mixed bag. The staff are clearly knowledgeable and skilled, but we've sometimes struggled to get hold of them or get information about our child's day. The facilities are great, but we've found the transitions between classrooms can be a bit chaotic. That said, our child has made some wonderful friends and we're starting to see real progress in their communication skills. *(Jan 2022)* - **5/5** — A Home Away from Home: We've had our child at New Siblands since they were 5 and it's been a life-changing experience. The staff are truly dedicated to each child's needs and go above and beyond to make sure they feel valued and supported. The facilities are fantastic, with the hydrotherapy pool being a particular favourite. We're so grateful to have found a school that shares our values and prioritises our child's happiness and well-being. *(Sep 2021)* - **4/5** — A Caring Community: Our child attended New Siblands for a few years and we were consistently impressed with the level of care and attention they received. The staff were always approachable and communicative, keeping us informed about our child's progress and involving us in their plans. We appreciated the emphasis on achievement, belonging and celebration, which really helped our child build their confidence and self-esteem. *(May 2019)* ## Other schools in Bristol - [Oasis Academy Brightstowe](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/oasis-academy-brightstowe-11752) — 1.5/5 (41 reviews) - [Blaise High School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/blaise-high-school-20858) — 1.5/5 (28 reviews) - [Cotham School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/cotham-school-13000) — 1.3/5 (23 reviews) - [Mangotsfield School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/mangotsfield-school-16677) — 1.5/5 (22 reviews) - [Sir Bernard Lovell Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/sir-bernard-lovell-academy-16402) — 1.8/5 (17 reviews) - [Winterbourne Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/winterbourne-academy-19536) — 2.7/5 (15 reviews) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bristol/new-siblands-school-19955 when citing this data.