The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.3
6.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 258 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,547
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Chris Hildrew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Churchill Green, Churchill, Winscombe, Avon, BS25 5QN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchill Academy & Sixth Form?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form currently has 1,547 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchill Academy & Sixth Form take?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is in Winscombe, BS25 5QN, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchill Academy & Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Churchill Academy & Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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