Nailsea School
URN: 138466 • Bristol BS48 2HN
Overview
- Name
- Nailsea School
- URN
- 138466
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dionne Elliott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01275852251
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mizzymead Road, Bristol BS48 2HN
Summary
Nailsea School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bristol, North Somerset, with a current enrolment of 1,154 students and a capacity of 1,300. The school operates under a comprehensive model, offering a wide range of educational opportunities tailored to students of all abilities. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the motto "Aspire, Believe, Succeed," reflecting its commitment to fostering both academic and personal growth among its students.
The curriculum at Nailsea School is designed to support the diverse needs of its pupils, encouraging them to develop their individual strengths and talents. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional and personal development, ensuring that students feel supported in their learning environment. This holistic approach is complemented by various extracurricular activities and wellbeing initiatives aimed at enhancing students' overall experience.
Nailsea School prides itself on being an inclusive community, where the welfare of students is a top priority. The leadership team is dedicated to making decisions that benefit students academically and pastorally, fostering a culture of aspiration and achievement. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including newsletters and parent evenings, to stay informed and involved in their child's education.
The curriculum at Nailsea School is designed to support the diverse needs of its pupils, encouraging them to develop their individual strengths and talents. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional and personal development, ensuring that students feel supported in their learning environment. This holistic approach is complemented by various extracurricular activities and wellbeing initiatives aimed at enhancing students' overall experience.
Nailsea School prides itself on being an inclusive community, where the welfare of students is a top priority. The leadership team is dedicated to making decisions that benefit students academically and pastorally, fostering a culture of aspiration and achievement. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including newsletters and parent evenings, to stay informed and involved in their child's education.
Useful links
- Local Partnership Board (governance)
- SENCo: Mrs M Cole (sen)
- SLT Profiles (sen)
- SEND Vision (sen)
- Report a Student Absence (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (SLT) (sen)
- Overseas Travel Insurance (download)
- Extra Curricular (download)
- Public Liability Insurance (download)
- Admissions Policy (other)
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
- North Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1154
- Boys
- 590
- Girls
- 564
- FSM %
- 13.10
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1154 | 590 | 564 | 1300 | 13.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1116 | 568 | 548 | 1300 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1042 | 543 | 499 | 1300 | 11.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1042 | 543 | 499 | 1300 | 11.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1026 | 514 | 512 | 1300 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 970 | 492 | 478 | 1300 | 10.20 |
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