The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
13%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,158
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hetty Blackmore
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMangotsfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · 865m away
Kings' Forest Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Barley Close Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Tynings Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Emersons Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Stanbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Downend School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Staple Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Mangotsfield School a selective school?
No. Mangotsfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mangotsfield School's Ofsted rating?
Mangotsfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mangotsfield School?
Mangotsfield School currently has 1,158 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mangotsfield School take?
Mangotsfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Mangotsfield School?
Mangotsfield School is in Bristol, BS16 9LH, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mangotsfield School have a sixth form?
No, Mangotsfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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