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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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