Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BS40 8QB on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Chew Valley School
Chew Magna, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 8QB, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.1 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,188
Capacity
1,253
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 30% nationally. A commendable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, including 23% to top-third institutions. However, while the school performs well overall, parents may want to consider the relatively modest percentage of students achieving higher grades.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BS40 8QB — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Chew Valley School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 7 May 2015Older 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. | 49.8 | Top 30% 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%. | 73% | Top 30% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 61% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 69 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other6.1%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Other0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
Loading map…
51.35849, -2.62279 · BS40 8QB
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN145482
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chewvalleyschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chew Valley School rated by Ofsted?
Chew Valley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2015.
Is Chew Valley School a good school?
Chew Valley School scores 62.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Chew Valley School in GCSEs?
Chew Valley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near BS40 8QB?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BS40 8QB with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.