The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: 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
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 298 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,783
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Cartwright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne
Primary · 336m away
Elm Park Primary School
Primary · 515m away
Hambrook Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bailey's Court Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Watermore Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Winterbourne Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winterbourne Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winterbourne Academy?
Winterbourne Academy currently has 1,783 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winterbourne Academy take?
Winterbourne Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Winterbourne Academy?
Winterbourne Academy is in Bristol, BS36 1JL, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winterbourne Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Winterbourne Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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