Nailsea School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mizzymead Road Nailsea Bristol Somerset BS48 2HN |
| Phone | 01275852251 |
| Reference Number | 138466 |
Nailsea School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating overall, with 'Outstanding' performance in sixth-form provision. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive community where pupils exhibit pride in their school, resulting in good behavior and strong relationships with staff. The curriculum is well-structured and most pupils achieve well, with strengths in reading support and the broad extracurricular offerings, especially in sports. However, the school still encounters challenges in ensuring that all areas of the curriculum are delivered effectively and uniformly.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1154 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.13%
Girls: 48.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 119 | 89 | 208 |
| 8 | 102 | 94 | 196 |
| 9 | 98 | 108 | 206 |
| 10 | 92 | 75 | 167 |
| 11 | 87 | 98 | 185 |
| 12 | 51 | 47 | 98 |
| 13 | 41 | 53 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2020 | School inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Nailsea School | |
| 26 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 07 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive community.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Broad and well-structured curriculum.
- High-quality sixth-form provision.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong extracurricular activities, particularly in sports.
- High standards of behavior and attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to deepen their understanding.
- Variable quality of personal development curriculum delivery.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.21 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.2 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 21.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 151 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School
Station Road, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4PD |
0.28 miles |
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Golden Valley Primary School
Nailsea Park, Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1BB |
0.32 miles |
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Hannah More Infant School
White Oak Way, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4YZ |
0.56 miles |
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Grove Junior School
Whiteoak Way, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4YZ |
0.58 miles |
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Kingshill Church School
Pound Lane, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 2NP |
0.69 miles |
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West Leigh Infant School
Westfield Drive, Backwell, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 3NG |
1.09 miles |
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Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Bristol Road, Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1LB |
1.32 miles |
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Backwell Church of England Junior School
Church Lane, Backwell, North Somerset, Bristol, BS48 3JJ |
1.68 miles |
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Tickenham Church of England Primary School
174 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6RG |
1.81 miles |
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Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UA |
2.18 miles |
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The Downs Preparatory School
Charlton Drive, Bristol, BS48 1PF |
2.37 miles |
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Court-De-Wyck Church School
Bishops Road, Claverham, Court De Wyck Church School, Bristol, Somerset, BS49 4NF |
3.19 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bristol Road, Bristol Rd, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6QB |
3.2 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Hallett's Way, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6BT |
3.52 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury
Church Lane, Portbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 7TR |
3.58 miles |
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High Down Junior School
Down Road, Portishead, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 6DY |
3.68 miles |
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Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School
Marjoram Way, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7JF |
3.69 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School
All Saints Lane, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AU |
3.69 miles |
|
High Down Infant School
Down Road, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6DY |
3.7 miles |
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St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School
Highdale Avenue, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7LT |
3.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ravenswood School
Pound Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2NN |
0.66 miles |
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Lime Hills Academy
Pound Lane, Nailsea, BS48 2NN |
0.68 miles |
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Backwell School
Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX |
1.22 miles |
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Gordano School
St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR |
3.17 miles |
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Clevedon School
Valley Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AH |
3.87 miles |
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Seven Hills
80b Kenn Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6EX |
4.04 miles |
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St Katherine's School
Pill Road, Ham Green, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU |
4.55 miles |