Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

A requires improvement academy converter school in North Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Churchill Academy & Sixth Form.

Winscombe, BS255QN Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.8%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Churchill Green
Churchill
Winscombe, BS255QN
Phone
1934852771
Website
churchill-academy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137000
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Churchill Green, Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN
Website
http://www.churchill-academy.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1698 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,589
Free School Meals
11.3% (180 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
98.5%
Ebacc Entry:
11.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.4%
Ebacc Languages:
26.9%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.04
Progress 8 Range:
-0.21 to 0.14
University Progression:
48.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
48%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
160 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.8 (+21.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.7 (+9.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
100 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
199
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,589 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Kindness. Curiosity. Determination."

Kindness Curiosity Determination

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Chris Hildrew welcomes readers and describes Churchill Academy & Sixth Form as a successful comprehensive school with an excellent sixth form, located in a beautiful rural setting, with high behaviour standards and a supportive and inclusive culture that values personal enrichment, creativity and academic achievement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Sponsored Walk & Trek Legally Blonde: The Musical rehearsals Music Rehearsals

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is designed to provide a rich, broad and balanced experience to all students. Three stages: Secondary Foundation Stage (KS3: Years 7, 8 and 9); Personalised Stage (KS4: Years 10 and 11); Advanced Stage (Post-16: Years 12 and 13). Curriculum supports British values (democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance). KS3 offer includes English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Modern languages (French or Spanish), Performing arts, Art, Design and Technology, Food and Nutrition, IT and Computer Science, Physical Education, and PSHE.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions 2025-26: The Academy notes high demand for places and states that in-year applications (for Years 8-11) are now open. Year 7 applicants can still apply via their home local authority until 1 September 2026, after which the Academy does not accept Year 7 applications. The local authority’s appeals timetable can be found via the Admissions Arrangements, and the over-subscription criteria are also described in the Admissions Arrangements.

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