Chew Valley School

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

Bristol, BS408QB Ofsted: Good 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
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.8%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
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
7 May 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chew Magna
Bristol, BS408QB
Phone
1275332272
Website
chewvalleyschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145482
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8QB
Website
www.chewvalleyschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1253 pupils
Setting
Smaller 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
1,201
Free School Meals
17.8% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
Ebacc English:
94.2%
Ebacc Entry:
35.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.0%
Ebacc Languages:
61.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.10
Progress 8 Range:
-0.30 to 0.10
University Progression:
56.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
73 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.8 (+16.8 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
35.6 (+16.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.8 (+8.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,201 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Broad knowledge across a range of subjects and extra-curricular activities Acquisition of the most powerful knowledge Carefully sequenced curriculum to enable progress Knowledge revisited and built upon with increasing challenge Building upon prior learning to gain incrementally more complex understanding Knowledge remembered long term and transferable across contexts High expectations and ambition for student achievement Preparation for life in modern Britain with CIAG, SMSC & PSHE; promotion of British values Developing students into responsible, healthy, kind and ambitious young adults Enhancing cultural capital

Head Teacher's Message

Chew Valley School aims to enable all students to learn, grow and achieve, emphasising a 'whole student' approach through student-centred, personalised learning, with leadership opportunities and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Climate Action Team Change and Create teams

Facilities

Specialist rooms for all subjects Science and Design Technology suites with up-to-date technology Computing facilities well developed Extensive playing fields and tennis courts Landscaped gardens and grounds

Curriculum Highlights

The Curriculum Intention is broad across subjects and extra-curricular activities to build knowledge A focus on acquiring the most powerful knowledge A carefully sequenced curriculum that enables progression Knowledge and concepts revisited and built upon with increasing challenge Building on prior learning for incremental understanding Knowledge remembered long term and transferable across contexts High expectations and ambition in teaching and learning Preparation for life in modern Britain with CIAG, SMSC & PSHE and British values Development of responsible, healthy, kind and ambitious young adults Enhancement of cultural capital

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions to Chew Valley School are handled by the School Admissions team at Bath and North East Somerset. In-Year Application Form Chew Valley School Admissions Criteria LSP Admission Arrangements. For in-year applications please contact Natalie Lane, Headteacher's PA, via [email protected].

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