Patchway Community School

URN: 145124 • Almondsbury BS32 4AJ

Overview

Name
Patchway Community School
URN
145124
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
56.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Kneller (since 2025)
Telephone
01454862020
Website
Visit
Address
Hempton Lane, Almondsbury BS32 4AJ

Summary

Patchway Community School is a mixed secondary academy located in Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, with a current enrolment of 951 students and a capacity of 1,080. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where the development of the whole child is prioritized. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission to be the school of first choice in the community, striving for excellence in all areas of education.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, with a focus on preparing students for successful futures, including opportunities at Russell Group universities. Patchway Community School encourages students to be ambitious, respectful, and excellent, promoting a culture of hard work, kindness, and active participation. The curriculum is designed to inspire a passion for learning and to help students develop resilience and confidence.

Collaboration between the school, parents, and students is viewed as essential for success. Patchway Community School values strong relationships with families and aims to support each student in becoming a responsible and well-informed citizen, ready to contribute positively to their community and beyond.

Key details

LA
South Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1080
Pupils
951
Boys
497
Girls
454
FSM %
26.50
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 951 497 454 1080 26.50
2024-09-11 924 480 444 1080 26.50
2023-09-11 724 360 364 1080 24.00
2022-09-11 724 360 364 1080 24.00
2021-09-11 664 326 338 1080 21.60
2020-09-11 601 295 306 1080 18.20

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