Nyland School

Nyland School is performing strongly, exhibiting a high standard in inclusion, personal development, and wellbeing. The school's safety standards are commendable, ensuring that pupils feel secure and supported. With a significant proportion of students having special educational needs, the school excels at providing tailored support that meets individual needs effectively. The school's leadership exhibits a commitment to pastoral care and personal growth, significantly benefiting pupils who often arrive with previous negative educational experiences.

Strengths

• Highly effective inclusion strategy that supports special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Strong pastoral support and personal development programs that enhance self-esteem and resilience.
• Effective attendance strategy resulting in lower absence rates compared to national figures.
• Ambitious curriculum designed to meet diverse student needs.
• Expert teachers who adapt learning effectively for pupils.
• Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a positive learning environment.

Areas for Improvement

• Lack of detailed oversight of some school behavior systems limits review and response to behavior patterns.
• Teaching does not consistently build on what pupils know, especially for those in the pupil referral unit.

In 2024–25 pupils at Nyland School attended 92.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 25.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 3.2% of pupils at Nyland School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Nyland School had 5.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 27.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Nyland School had 67 pupils, 85.1% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Nyland School received £30,607 and spent £24,543 for each of its 78 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £49,000 (£622 per pupil).

Across all 30 schools of The White Horse Federation, income was £7,712 and spending £7,474 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Swindon · Swindon local authority: places and applications

Nyland School is part of The White Horse Federation, which runs 30 schools. The nearest others:

• Mountford Manor Primary School Swindon
• Grange Junior School Swindon
• Drove Primary School Swindon
• Grange Infants' School Swindon
• Gorse Hill Primary School Swindon
• The Croft Primary School Swindon
• St Luke's Academy Swindon
• Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Swindon
• Moredon Primary School Swindon
• Haydon Wick Primary School Swindon

What is Nyland School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Nyland School is Expected standard, from an inspection in March 2026.

When was Nyland School last inspected by Ofsted?

Nyland School was last inspected in March 2026.

How many pupils does Nyland School have?

Nyland School has 67 pupils on roll.

What age range does Nyland School cover?

Nyland School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Nyland School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Nyland School?

Nyland School is at Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RD.