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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (74.3)
- Backwell School (70.2)
- Gordano School (69.5)
- Chew Valley School (68.9)
- Bristol Free School (67.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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