Wellsway School
URN: 137523 • Bristol BS31 1PH
Overview
- Name
- Wellsway School
- URN
- 137523
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Pearsall (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01179864751
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chandag Road, Bristol BS31 1PH
Summary
Wellsway School is a mixed secondary academy located in Keynsham, Bristol, with a current enrolment of 1,326 students and a capacity of 1,386. The school is part of the Futura Learning Partnership and is dedicated to developing confident, respectful, and successful young people. The ethos of the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to progress academically and personally.
The curriculum at Wellsway covers Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, offering a broad range of subjects designed to cater to diverse student interests and abilities. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, as well as personal development, providing various extra-curricular activities, support programs, and a dedicated careers hub to prepare students for future opportunities.
Wellsway School is committed to inclusivity and support for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering a collaborative approach to education through regular communication and events. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Wellsway covers Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, offering a broad range of subjects designed to cater to diverse student interests and abilities. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, as well as personal development, providing various extra-curricular activities, support programs, and a dedicated careers hub to prepare students for future opportunities.
Wellsway School is committed to inclusivity and support for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering a collaborative approach to education through regular communication and events. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (LGC) (governance)
- “Teachers have a real sense of care for us to progress.” Year 11 student (sen)
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Photo and video consent (sen)
- News & events (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- A message from our Headteacher (calendar)
- Open Evening (calendar)
- Open Evening and Open Morning (calendar)
- Open events for admissions in September 2026 (calendar)
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
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1386
- Pupils
- 1326
- Boys
- 695
- Girls
- 631
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1326 | 695 | 631 | 1386 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1318 | 705 | 613 | 1386 | 11.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1319 | 706 | 613 | 1386 | 9.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1319 | 706 | 613 | 1386 | 9.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1266 | 683 | 583 | 1386 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1256 | 692 | 564 | 1386 | 6.60 |
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