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Nailsea School
Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 2HN, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.6 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,154
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score of 52.6, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSEs compared to national averages. A commendable 76% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, although only 30% enter the EBacc. While nearly half of the pupils progress to university, just 10% secure places at top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in higher education aspirations.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality 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. | 52.6 | Top 21% 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 25% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.43001, -2.75692 · BS48 2HN
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN138466
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nailseaschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Nailsea School rated by Ofsted?
Nailsea School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Nailsea School a good school?
Nailsea School scores 68.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Nailsea School in GCSEs?
Nailsea School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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