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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Open Evening Presentation (sen)
- Universal Offer (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Accessibility Plan (sen)
- Record of Concern for Parents (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Ofsted inspection (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Yate Academy (68.4)
- Winterbourne Academy (64.4)
- Downend School (63.1)
- The Castle School (61.6)
- Brimsham Green School (61.3)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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