Chew Valley School
URN: 145482 • Bristol BS40 8QB
Overview
- Name
- Chew Valley School
- URN
- 145482
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Beynon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01275332272
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chew Magna, Bristol BS40 8QB
Summary
Chew Valley School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bristol, serving the Chew Valley area and attracting students from surrounding regions, including Bristol. The school is situated on a 30-acre site with well-maintained grounds, extensive playing fields, and modern facilities, including specialist rooms for various subjects and advanced computing and science technology. The school has a capacity of 1,253 pupils and currently accommodates 1,188 students, with a free school meal percentage of 15.9%.
The school day begins at 8:40 AM and consists of five one-hour lessons, with breaks for morning and lunch. Chew Valley School prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that students feel safe and happy, which is essential for their academic success. The school offers a range of co-curricular activities and support for students with special needs, fostering an inclusive environment.
Admissions for Year 7 are managed by the Bath and North East Somerset School Admissions team, with additional arrangements for in-year applications. The school is committed to a strategic vision for 2023-2028, focusing on academic excellence and community engagement. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school day begins at 8:40 AM and consists of five one-hour lessons, with breaks for morning and lunch. Chew Valley School prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that students feel safe and happy, which is essential for their academic success. The school offers a range of co-curricular activities and support for students with special needs, fostering an inclusive environment.
Admissions for Year 7 are managed by the Bath and North East Somerset School Admissions team, with additional arrangements for in-year applications. The school is committed to a strategic vision for 2023-2028, focusing on academic excellence and community engagement. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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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
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1253
- Pupils
- 1188
- Boys
- 571
- Girls
- 617
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 2018-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1188 | 571 | 617 | 1253 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1201 | 576 | 625 | 1253 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1156 | 577 | 579 | 1253 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1156 | 577 | 579 | 1253 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1127 | 555 | 572 | 1253 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1123 | 535 | 588 | 1253 | 8.90 |
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