The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.0
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 107 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 951
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 26.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Kneller
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hempton Lane, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSGS Pegasus School
Free school · Very close
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 872m away
Stoke Lodge Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Wheatfield Primary School
Primary · 938m away
Coniston Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bowsland Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Charlton Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Callicroft Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Patchway Community School a selective school?
No. Patchway Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Patchway Community School's Ofsted rating?
Patchway Community School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Patchway Community School?
Patchway Community School currently has 951 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Patchway Community School take?
Patchway Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Patchway Community School?
Patchway Community School is in Almondsbury, BS32 4AJ, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Patchway Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Patchway Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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