Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
URN: 137000 • Winscombe BS25 5QN
Overview
- Name
- Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
- URN
- 137000
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Hildrew (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01934852771
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Churchill Green, Winscombe BS25 5QN
Summary
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, located in Winscombe, North Somerset, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,547 students, against a capacity of 1,698. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of behaviour within a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. The ethos is built around the values of kindness, curiosity, and determination, aiming to inspire students to make a positive difference in their lives and communities.
The curriculum at Churchill Academy is designed to challenge students and encourage a love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of resilience, viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth. A strong focus on personal enrichment and creativity complements the academic offerings, ensuring a well-rounded education.
In addition to its academic pursuits, Churchill Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities, promoting a sense of community and teamwork among students. The school is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes parental involvement, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Churchill Academy is designed to challenge students and encourage a love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of resilience, viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth. A strong focus on personal enrichment and creativity complements the academic offerings, ensuring a well-rounded education.
In addition to its academic pursuits, Churchill Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities, promoting a sense of community and teamwork among students. The school is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes parental involvement, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
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Key details
- LA
- North Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1698
- Pupils
- 1547
- Boys
- 784
- Girls
- 763
- FSM %
- 13.00
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Avon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1547 | 784 | 763 | 1698 | 13.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1589 | 801 | 788 | 1698 | 10.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1663 | 824 | 839 | 1698 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1663 | 824 | 839 | 1698 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1615 | 808 | 807 | 1698 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1581 | 785 | 796 | 1605 | 6.40 |
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