Chipping Sodbury School

URN: 109324 • Bristol BS37 6EW

Overview

Name
Chipping Sodbury School
URN
109324
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
53.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katherine Turner (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Bowling Road, Bristol BS37 6EW

Summary

Chipping Sodbury School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, with a current enrolment of 721 pupils and a capacity of 1,120. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The ethos is built around four core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, and aspiration, which guide both academic and personal development.

The curriculum at Chipping Sodbury School emphasizes high-quality learning and personal growth. Students engage in a comprehensive personal development programme through LIFE lessons, alongside various enrichment opportunities, including leadership roles, competitions, and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The school also collaborates with Brimsham Green School to offer a diverse range of post-16 courses at the Cotswold Edge Sixth Form.

Strong support structures are in place to ensure students feel understood and confident in their learning journey. The school values partnerships with parents, local community members, and external agencies to continuously adapt and improve the educational experience for all students.

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Key details

LA
South Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1120
Pupils
721
Boys
367
Girls
354
FSM %
11.90
Open date
Close date
2021-03-31
Last Ofsted
2018-06-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 721 367 354 1120 11.90
2024-09-11 721 367 354 1120 11.90
2023-09-11 721 367 354 1120 11.90
2022-09-11 721 367 354 1120 11.90
2021-09-11 721 367 354 1120 11.90
2020-09-11 734 389 345 1120 9.10

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