Chipping Sodbury School

URN: 148295 • Bristol BS37 6EW

Overview

Name
Chipping Sodbury School
URN
148295
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rob Skipp (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01454862900
Website
Visit
Address
Bowling Road, Bristol BS37 6EW

Summary

Chipping Sodbury School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bristol, serving 769 students with a capacity of 1,120. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where high expectations for student achievement are upheld. Central to its ethos are the values of respect, integrity, responsibility, and aspiration, which guide both academic and personal development.

The curriculum at Chipping Sodbury School extends beyond traditional academics, incorporating a personal development programme delivered through LIFE lessons. Students are encouraged to engage in various enrichment activities, including leadership roles, competitions, and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, which help build character and confidence. The school collaborates with local partners, including Brimsham Green School, to enhance its Post 16 offerings through the Cotswold Edge Sixth Form.

Support structures are designed to foster strong relationships between staff, students, and families, ensuring that each young person feels understood and empowered to take risks in their learning. The school values community involvement and works closely with stakeholders to continually adapt and improve its educational provision.

Key details

LA
South Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Capacity
1120
Pupils
769
Boys
407
Girls
362
FSM %
17.30
Open date
2021-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 769 407 362 1120 17.30
2024-09-11 720 371 349 1120 17.40
2023-09-11 739 395 344 1120 14.00
2022-09-11 739 395 344 1120 14.00
2021-09-11 1120

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