The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,188
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Gareth Beynon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Chew Magna, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 8QB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Chew Valley School a selective school?
No. Chew Valley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Chew Valley School?
Chew Valley School currently has 1,188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chew Valley School take?
Chew Valley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chew Valley School?
Chew Valley School is in Bristol, BS40 8QB, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chew Valley School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chew Valley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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