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Abbeywood Community School
New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.4 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,267
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, placing it in the top 49% nationally. While 67% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 46% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, and 60% of students progress to university, including 25% to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 18 March 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (142 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Good range of subjects
78%
Progress is communicated
74%
I'd recommend this school
69%
My child is happy
68%
My child makes good progress
67%
My child feels safe
66%
School has high expectations
64%
School supports development
61%
Behaviour is good
60%
School keeps me informed
56%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
White Other7.9%
Asian Chinese4.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Black African2.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.51203, -2.55181 · BS34 8SF
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN139067
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.abbeywoodschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbeywood Community School rated by Ofsted?
Abbeywood Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Abbeywood Community School a good school?
Abbeywood Community School scores 28.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 Abbeywood Community School?
Based on 142 Ofsted Parent View responses, Abbeywood Community School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Abbeywood Community School in GCSEs?
Abbeywood Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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