The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
- 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 5–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 140
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 60.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Craig Abbs
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
Primary · Very close
St Stephen's Infant School
Primary · Very close
Minerva Primary Academy
Primary · 737m away
The Tynings Primary School
Primary · 790m away
New Horizons Learning Centre
Special school · 887m away
Staple Hill Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Kings' Forest Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Briarwood School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Soundwell Academy a selective school?
No. Soundwell Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Soundwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Soundwell Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Soundwell Academy?
Soundwell Academy currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Soundwell Academy take?
Soundwell Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Soundwell Academy?
Soundwell Academy is in Kingswood, BS16 4RL, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Soundwell Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Soundwell Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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