SchoolScoresChew Valley School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8QB
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 23 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
206 pupils in this year group.
51% — 2 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.8 | 47.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
189 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 47% | 48% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 30% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
77 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 28% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.8 | 35.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 194 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 26% | 43% | 40% |
| Psychology | 19 | 16% | 32% | 19% |
| Physics | 18 | 11% | 22% | 31% |
| Biology | 16 | 0% | 31% | 27% |
| Sociology | 16 | 13% | 38% | 20% |
| Geography | 14 | 7% | 14% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 18% | 30% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 10 | 10% | 20% | 14% |
| History | 9 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
| English Literature | 8 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| Art and Design | 7 | 14% | 14% | 34% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 14% | 29% | 15% |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | 0% | 14% | 16% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 7 | 0% | 14% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics (Further), Spanish, French, Art and Design (Photography), Computer Studies / Computing, Religious Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
73 students in this year group.
96% — 13 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 96% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 23% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 96% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
69 students in this year group.
71% — 11 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 71% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 22% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 71% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bath and North East Somerset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 200 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 211 |
| Of those, offered a place | 188 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 344 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1% | 19.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 14.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 44th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 7.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 37% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9% | 22.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5 | 20.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.17% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 25th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 22% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Chew Valley School's Ofsted rating?
Chew Valley School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Chew Valley School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Chew Valley School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 211 families put Chew Valley School as their first choice for 200 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 188 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145482.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.