New Horizons Learning Centre

URN: 135827 • Bristol BS15 4EA

Overview

Name
New Horizons Learning Centre
URN
135827
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.5 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tania Craig (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01454532255
Website
Visit
Address
Mulberry Drive, Bristol BS15 4EA

Summary

New Horizons Learning Centre (NHLC) is a community special school located in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4. The school operates two campuses: the Courtney Road Campus for primary-aged students and the Mulberry Drive Campus for secondary students. NHLC is committed to providing a supportive and structured environment that fosters individual learning and personal development.

The curriculum at NHLC is designed to be inclusive and tailored to meet the diverse needs of its 70 pupils, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Students engage in a broad and balanced curriculum that includes core subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy, and Science, alongside Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHME) and emotional literacy. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents, external partners, and local authorities to ensure comprehensive support for each child.

Admissions to NHLC are managed through referrals from the Local Authority's 0-25 team, ensuring that all students receive the appropriate support for their specific needs. The school actively encourages parental involvement and communication to help students achieve their potential and integrate positively into the community.

Key details

LA
South Gloucestershire
Age range
5 - 16
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
64
Pupils
70
Boys
67
Girls
3
FSM %
55.70
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 70 67 3 64 55.70
2024-09-11 71 67 4 64 53.50
2023-09-11 57 53 4 64 48.20
2022-09-11 57 53 4 64 48.20
2021-09-11 59 56 3 64 32.70
2020-09-11 59 58 1 50 37.50

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login