Nailsea School

A good academy converter school in North Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Nailsea School.

Bristol, BS482HN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.6%
Continue in education or training
37.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 44.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 March 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mizzymead Road
Nailsea
Bristol, BS482HN
Phone
1275852251
Website
nailseaschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138466
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2HN
Website
http://www.nailseaschool.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,116
Free School Meals
14.8% (165 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
Ebacc English:
94.2%
Ebacc Entry:
17.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.3%
Ebacc Languages:
26.0%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.26
Progress 8 Range:
0.04 to 0.47
University Progression:
39.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
44.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
13.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
39%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
82 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
13.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.6 (+15.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.3 (+9.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.26 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,116 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"ASPIRE • BELIEVE • SUCCEED"

Ambition Respect Kindness Pride Community

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes visitors and describes Nailsea School as a completely comprehensive, inclusive community focused on happiness and helping every student reach their potential. The message emphasizes caring for both academic and personal development, developing each student’s strengths, high expectations, a broad and challenging curriculum, strong links with families, and pride in achieving personal bests through Aspire-Believe-Succeed.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Group Wildlife Club

Sports

Football Hockey Netball Athletics Gymnastics Trampolining

Facilities

Auditorium DEN (Developing Engagement in Nature) Sports Hall Dance Studio Green Lecture Theatre Music Pods Photography Suite with Dark Room Art Studios Media Suite Media Café Juice Bar Catering Classroom Industrial Training Kitchen D&T Workshops (including 3D printing and laser cutting) CAD/Graphic Design ICT Suites Main Library ICT Suites (including iMacs) Science Superlabs Biomass Boiler Solar Panels Rainwater Harvesting Building Management System (BMS) 4G Floodlit Pitch Running Track MUGAs (2 Hard Courts) Nature Reserve/Pond Link (Facility Hire)

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium is a government fund provided to Nailsea School to support eligible pupils, including those eligible for Free School Meals, children who have been looked after or adopted from care, and pupils with a parent in the forces. Free School Meals eligibility can be applied for online via North Somerset Council. The school publishes Pupil Premium Strategy & Review and related information (Pupil Premium Letter, Pupil Premium Offer 2025-26, Strategy Statement 2025-26). Update 2026 notes that Free School Meal eligibility is expanding for Universal Credit households. The North Somerset Council administers the FSM scheme.

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