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Nyland School

Academy special converter · Swindon · SN3 3RD

Ages 4–11 · 67 pupils · Swindon

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

0%

Overall absence

12.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
97.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.0%
Unauthorised4.6%
Authorised absence
7.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.8%
Enrolments in measure
103

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

67 pupils · 56 places

Pupils on roll
67
Boys / girls
51 / 16
School capacity
56
Capacity fill
67 / 56 (120%)
Free school meals
59.7%
FSM pupils
40
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Academy trust
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Sponsor
The White Horse Federation
Headteacher
Mr Paul Holroyd

Location

Address
Nyland Road, Nythe
Postcode
SN3 3RD
Town
Swindon
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Swindon
District
Swindon
Constituency
Swindon South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 4–11, in Swindon, Swindon, 67 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 59.7%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Swindon
107
Academies among open schools in Swindon
68% (73)
Open schools in SN3
24
Open schools in Swindon LA
92

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SwindonNear SN3

  • Nythe Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS234%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM18.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.0 miles away

  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • KS247%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM19.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Covingham Park Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM17.7%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Colebrook Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    • KS252%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM15.1%

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  • Colebrook Infant Academy

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    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM3.8%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Goddard Park Community Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM55.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • The Dorcan Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.2
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+29%
    • Absence9.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • Eldene Nursery and Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Swindon · SN3 3TQ · Swindon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM31.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Holroyd
Telephone
01793535023
Website
www.nyland-pri.swindon.sch.uk

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