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Winterbourne Academy
High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.4 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,783
Capacity
1,880
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 52.0, placing it in the top 23% nationally. A notable 74% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 59% reach grade 5 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality 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. | 52.0 | Top 23% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 57% | 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%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 129 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
White Other4.5%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.52454, -2.50703 · BS36 1JL
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN145502
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Winterbourne Academy rated by Ofsted?
Winterbourne Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is Winterbourne Academy a good school?
Winterbourne Academy scores 66.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Winterbourne Academy in GCSEs?
Winterbourne Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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