Best 3 Secondary schools in South Gloucestershire – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Chipping Sodbury School (Secondary) in Bristol; Yate Academy (Secondary) in Yate — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Chipping Sodbury School and Yate Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Yate, South Gloucestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Chipping Sodbury School), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Chipping Sodbury School (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 1,550, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as The Athelstan Trust and Greenshaw Learning Trust.
| Attribute |
Chipping Sodbury School
BS37 6EW
|
Yate Academy
BS37 4DX
|
|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter |
| Location |
Bristol South Gloucestershire BS37 6EW |
Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4DX |
| Latest Ofsted | 2 12 Jan 2023 | 2 13 Mar 2022 |
| Ofsted report | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1120 | 900 |
| Capacity utilisation | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | |
| Trust / Local authority | The Athelstan Trust | Greenshaw Learning Trust |
| Website | www.chippingsodburyschool.com | — |
| Telephone | 01454862900 | 01454333560 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile |
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
Yate Academy
BS37 4DX
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Yate
South Gloucestershire
BS37 4DX - Ofsted
- 2 13 Mar 2022
- Pupils
- ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Greenshaw Learning Trust
- Website
- —
- Telephone
- 01454333560
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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?
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How should I choose a school?
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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.