Chipping Sodbury School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Address | Bowling Road, BS37 6EW |
| School Website | www.chippingsodburyschool.com |
| Telephone | 1454862900 |
| URN | 148295 |
School Census
| Total | 736 |
| Girls/Boys | 355/381 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 114 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/11/2022 | Good |
| 26/06/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/06/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 61.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.87 |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45% |
| Entering EBacc | 55% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.41 |
| Progress 8 | -0.59 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.68 |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 379 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 325 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 110 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hounds Road, , BS37 6EE
Raysfield Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Finch Road, , BS37 6JE