Best 3 Secondary schools in South Gloucestershire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Marlwood School (Secondary) in Bristol; Chipping Sodbury School (Secondary) in Bristol; Winterbourne Academy (Secondary) in Bristol — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Marlwood School, Chipping Sodbury School and Winterbourne Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Bristol and Bristol, South Gloucestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Marlwood School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Marlwood School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Castle School Education Trust, The Athelstan Trust and The Olympus Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Marlwood School BS35 3LA	Chipping Sodbury School BS37 6EW	Winterbourne Academy BS36 1JL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Bristol BS35 3LA	Bristol South Gloucestershire BS37 6EW	Bristol BS36 1JL
Latest Ofsted	2 12 Dec 2023	2 12 Jan 2023	2 5 Jul 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	750	1120	1880
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Castle School Education Trust	The Athelstan Trust	The Olympus Academy Trust
Website	www.marlwood.com	www.chippingsodburyschool.com	www.winterbourneacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01454862525	01454862900	01454252000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Marlwood School

BS35 3LA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bristol
BS35 3LA
Ofsted: 2 12 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Castle School Education Trust
Website: www.marlwood.com
Telephone: 01454862525

Chipping Sodbury School

BS37 6EW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bristol
South Gloucestershire
BS37 6EW
Ofsted: 2 12 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Athelstan Trust
Website: www.chippingsodburyschool.com
Telephone: 01454862900

Winterbourne Academy

BS36 1JL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bristol
BS36 1JL
Ofsted: 2 5 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Olympus Academy Trust
Website: www.winterbourneacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01454252000

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.