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Chipping Sodbury School
Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6EW, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.0 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
769
Capacity
1,120
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.7, placing it in the top 62% nationally. A commendable 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 37% reach grade 5 or higher. While half of the students progress to university, the percentage entering top-third institutions is relatively low at 14%, indicating room for growth in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 8 November 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 66% | 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 28 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black African0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.53451, -2.39517 · BS37 6EW
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN148295
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Chipping Sodbury School rated by Ofsted?
Chipping Sodbury School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is Chipping Sodbury School a good school?
Chipping Sodbury School scores 42.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Chipping Sodbury School in GCSEs?
Chipping Sodbury School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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