The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.89
Band 5Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 109 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 801
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Edward Rakshi
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sundridge Park, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
King Edmund Community School
Secondary · Very close
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 340m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
Primary · 789m away
Raysfield Primary School
Primary · 834m away
Broadway Infant School
Primary · 898m away
The Ridge Junior School
Primary · 911m away
Rodford Primary School
Primary · 932m away
Questions parents ask
What is Yate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Yate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yate Academy?
Yate Academy currently has 801 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yate Academy take?
Yate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Yate Academy?
Yate Academy is in Yate, BS37 4DX, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yate Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Yate Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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