The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,154
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 13.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dionne Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 2HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 451m away
Golden Valley Primary School
Primary · 511m away
Hannah More Infant School
Primary · 903m away
Grove Junior School
Primary · 931m away
Lime Hills Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.1km away
Kingshill Church School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Leigh Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Backwell School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Nailsea School a selective school?
No. Nailsea School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nailsea School's Ofsted rating?
Nailsea School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nailsea School?
Nailsea School currently has 1,154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nailsea School take?
Nailsea School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nailsea School?
Nailsea School is in Bristol, BS48 2HN, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nailsea School have a sixth form?
Yes, Nailsea School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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