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Sheiling School

Other independent special school · South Gloucestershire · BS35 1HP

Ages 6–19 · 29 pupils · South Gloucestershire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill58%

29 pupils · 50 places

Pupils on roll
29
Boys / girls
22 / 7
School capacity
50
Capacity fill
29 / 50 (58%)
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 6–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious ethos
Christian
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mr Dean Frances-Hawksley

Location

Address
Thornbury Park, Park Road, Thornbury
Postcode
BS35 1HP
Town
South Gloucestershire
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
District
South Gloucestershire
Constituency
Thornbury and Yate
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

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

SEN types
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
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 other independent special school, Ages 6–19, in South Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, 29 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, independent, special school, non-selective admissions. SEN provision includes: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in BS35
17
Open schools in South Gloucestershire LA
126

Nearby schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Dean Frances-Hawksley

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