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Chew Valley School

Academy converter · Bristol · BS40 8QB

Ages 11–18 · 1,180 pupils · Bath and North East Somerset

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

47.8

Overall absence

8.8%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.10
−20+2
Attainment 847.8
English & maths grade 5+51%
English & maths grade 4+69%
EBacc entry54%

EBacc APS: 4.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.6%
Unauthorised3.1%
Authorised absence
5.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,061

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

195

Places offered

199

1st-preference offers

187

Total preferences (any rank)
327
Preferred offers (top 3)
199
Applications from outside LA
182
Offers to outside-LA applicants
83
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

1,180 pupils · 1,253 places

Pupils on roll
1,180
Boys / girls
552 / 628
School capacity
1,253
Capacity fill
1,180 / 1,253 (94%)
Free school meals
16.5%
FSM pupils
169
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Lighthouse Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Beynon

Location

Address
Chew Magna
Postcode
BS40 8QB
Town
Bristol
County
Somerset
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
District
Bath and North East Somerset
Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, 1,180 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.5%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Secondary schools in Bristol
43
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS40
11
Secondary in BS40
1
Open schools in Bath and North East Somerset LA
94
Secondary in Bath and North East Somerset LA
14

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BristolNear BS40

  • Chew Stoke Church School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS40 8UY · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM3.8%
    • Demand0.92

    0.8 miles away

  • Chew Magna Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS40 8RQ · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM3.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Bishop Sutton Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS39 5XD · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM10.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

  • Stanton Drew Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bristol · BS39 4EQ · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM17.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gareth Beynon
Telephone
01275332272
Website
www.chewvalleyschool.co.uk

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