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Chipping Sodbury School
Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6EW
Chipping Sodbury School is a non-selective academy. It has about 740 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of The Athelstan Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Sir William Romney's School, Malmesbury School, The Dean Academy and Bradon Forest School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
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