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Patchway Community School
Hempton Lane, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.0 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
951
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.0, the school ranks in the top 90% nationally, though it has room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher grades in English and Maths, where only 45% of students secure a grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 77% recommending the school, despite its recent Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement.' Additionally, the low percentage of students progressing to top-third universities may be a consideration for families prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 37.0 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 54% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 13 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
88%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child is happy
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
My child feels safe
78%
My child makes good progress
78%
Behaviour is good
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School has high expectations
75%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
65%
School supports development
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.1%
Black African9.1%
White Other8.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.54020, -2.56777 · BS32 4AJ
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN145124
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.patchwaycs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Patchway Community School rated by Ofsted?
Patchway Community School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Patchway Community School a good school?
Patchway Community School scores 5.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Patchway Community School?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, Patchway Community School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Patchway Community School in GCSEs?
Patchway Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.0. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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