The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 4Source: 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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 218 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,326
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Rob Pearsall (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIKB Academy
Secondary · Very close
Chandag Primary School
Primary · Very close
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Castle Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Keyna Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Broadlands School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Lift Broadlands
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wellsway School a selective school?
No. Wellsway School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wellsway School's Ofsted rating?
Wellsway School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wellsway School?
Wellsway School currently has 1,326 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellsway School take?
Wellsway School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wellsway School?
Wellsway School is in Bristol, BS31 1PH, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellsway School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wellsway School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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