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Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green, Churchill, Winscombe, Avon, BS25 5QN, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.8 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,547
Capacity
1,698
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 50.3, which places it in the top 28% nationally. A commendable 75% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 68% progress to university, with 27% entering top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is reasonably high at 70%, although the EBacc entry rate of 19% may indicate limited uptake in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.3 | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 152 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (216 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
80%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child feels safe
78%
School has high expectations
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School keeps me informed
68%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
67%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.33648, -2.81022 · BS25 5QN
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN137000
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.churchill-academy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form a good school?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form scores 55.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Churchill Academy & Sixth Form?
Based on 216 Ofsted Parent View responses, Churchill Academy & Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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