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Wellsway School
Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,326
Capacity
1,386
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 50.5, placing it in the top 28% nationally. A notable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 80% progress to university, with 26% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is high, with 81% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 34% may indicate a focus on a broader curriculum could be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.5 | 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 34% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% 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%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (221 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
School supports development
76%
Behaviour is good
76%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
White Other3.4%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.41018, -2.48764 · BS31 1PH
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN137523
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wellswayschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wellsway School rated by Ofsted?
Wellsway School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2019.
Is Wellsway School a good school?
Wellsway School scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Wellsway School?
Based on 221 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wellsway School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wellsway School in GCSEs?
Wellsway School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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