The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,267
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Dilley (Associate Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
Primary · 854m away
Filton Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Little Stoke Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wallscourt Farm Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Shield Road Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bailey's Court Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Charborough Road Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Abbeywood Community School a selective school?
No. Abbeywood Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Abbeywood Community School's Ofsted rating?
Abbeywood Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbeywood Community School?
Abbeywood Community School currently has 1,267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbeywood Community School take?
Abbeywood Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Abbeywood Community School?
Abbeywood Community School is in Bristol, BS34 8SF, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbeywood Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Abbeywood Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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