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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Absence and Attendance (sen)
- SEND Offer (sen)
- English Hub (sen)
- Seneca Learning (sen)
- Trips Calendar (calendar)
- HERE (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies And Reference (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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