Nyland School is a special academy in Swindon for children and young people aged 4 to 11. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 4–11
- 67 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 67 (places for 42)
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Holroyd (Principal)
- Part of
- The White Horse Federation
- Opened
- 1 July 2012
- Free school meals
- 59.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Swindon
- School reference (URN)
- 138307
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Swindon (4)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Swindon council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, February 2026: Expected standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, November 2021).
Contact and getting there
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, SN3 3RD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Eldene Nursery and Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Mountford Manor Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Oaktree Nursery and Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
By need in Swindon: Autism (11) · Speech and language (7) · Moderate learning (7) · Severe learning (7) · SEMH (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Vision (4) · Physical (4) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Nyland School
How do I get a place at Nyland School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Nyland School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Nyland School support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Nyland School take?
Aged 4 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Nyland School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2026 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Nyland School?
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, SN3 3RD, in Swindon.
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