Soundwell Academy
URN: 147889 • Kingswood BS16 4RL
Overview
- Name
- Soundwell Academy
- URN
- 147889
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Abbs (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01174280505
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Stephens Road, Kingswood BS16 4RL
Summary
Soundwell Academy is a specialist free school located in Kingswood, Bristol, catering to young people aged 5 to 16 with additional needs, particularly in Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Established in 2020, the academy moved to a permanent building in 2021 and currently accommodates 140 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 136.
The academy's vision is to empower students to become confident adults who can communicate effectively and lead fulfilling lives. Soundwell focuses on unlocking academic and social potential, providing a supportive environment where values such as belonging, kindness, honesty, and resilience are emphasized. The school operates from 8:45 AM to 2:35 PM, with office hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admissions are facilitated through local authorities, requiring that students have an Education and Care Plan (EHCP) naming Soundwell Academy. The school collaborates closely with parents and local authorities to ensure appropriate placements, offering a tailored curriculum that includes PSHE and careers guidance to prepare students for further education or employment.
The academy's vision is to empower students to become confident adults who can communicate effectively and lead fulfilling lives. Soundwell focuses on unlocking academic and social potential, providing a supportive environment where values such as belonging, kindness, honesty, and resilience are emphasized. The school operates from 8:45 AM to 2:35 PM, with office hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admissions are facilitated through local authorities, requiring that students have an Education and Care Plan (EHCP) naming Soundwell Academy. The school collaborates closely with parents and local authorities to ensure appropriate placements, offering a tailored curriculum that includes PSHE and careers guidance to prepare students for further education or employment.
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 5 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 136
- Pupils
- 140
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 60.70
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 | 113 | 27 | 136 | 60.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 133 | 113 | 20 | 136 | 62.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 75 | 15 | 136 | 61.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 75 | 15 | 136 | 61.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 136 | 63.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 136 |
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