SchoolScoresWinterbourne Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST
High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL
01454 252000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 16 July 2026.
In short: 7 expected, 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets 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
293 pupils in this year group.
59% — 16 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% | 43% | 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. | 52 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 3.7 | 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.
298 pupils in this year group.
97% — 4 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 46% | 36% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 10% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 97% |
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
112 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 25% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 52% | 43% | 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. | 35.2 | 30.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 293 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 36 | 22% | 39% | 40% |
| Biology | 27 | 4% | 22% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 27 | 15% | 33% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 24 | 4% | 29% | 30% |
| Psychology | 24 | 17% | 29% | 19% |
| Physics | 18 | 6% | 33% | 31% |
| Geography | 14 | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| Sociology | 14 | 7% | 14% | 20% |
| History | 12 | 17% | 25% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 12 | 17% | 50% | 59% |
| Economics | 11 | 9% | 9% | 26% |
| English Language | 10 | 0% | 10% | 13% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 9 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0% | 22% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 8 | 13% | 13% | 26% |
| English Literature | 8 | 38% | 50% | 23% |
| Law | 7 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, French, Film Studies, Religious Studies, Art and Design (Fine Art), Design and Technology (Product Design), Art and Design (Textiles).
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.
160 students in this year group.
92% — 13 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 33% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 92% |
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.
129 students in this year group.
57% — 12 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 57% | 45% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 20% | 9% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 61% | 57% |
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 South Gloucestershire. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 262 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 227 |
| Of those, offered a place | 227 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 584 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 19.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 37th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 14.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7% | 13.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 59% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 38% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.22% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1 | 18.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 36th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 10.9%* | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bradley Stoke Community School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abbeywood Community School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Downend School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Patchway Community School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lyde Green Community School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Winterbourne Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winterbourne Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Winterbourne Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Winterbourne Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 227 families put Winterbourne Academy as their first choice for 262 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 227 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 145502.
- 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.