SchoolScoresWorle Community School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of PATHWAY TRUST
Redwing Drive, Mead Vale, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 8XX
01934 510777 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 30 June 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 4 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
184 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
| Statement | This school | Weston-Super-Mare | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 7% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 69% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 4% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 70% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 60% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 93 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 11% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 38% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 156 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 7% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 56% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 7% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43%said yes | 65% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Weston-Super-Mare figures pool parents at the Weston-Super-Mare schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
242 pupils in this year group.
41% — 4 points below the North Somerset average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 46% | 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. | 40.4 | 46.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.0 | 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.
279 pupils in this year group.
91% — 2 points below the North Somerset average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 8% | 35% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 71% | 48% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 North 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 | 173 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 165 |
| Of those, offered a place | 165 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 284 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 1.0
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 | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 18.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 10.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 8.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 34.9% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 40.3 | 25.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 28% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 80% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8% | 16.2%* | 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
- Winterstoke Hundred Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Priory Community School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hans Price Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Broadoak Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Worle Community School's Ofsted rating?
Worle Community School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Worle Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Worle Community School?
43% of the 184 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Worle Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Worle Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 165 families put Worle Community School as their first choice for 173 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 165 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 143137.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.