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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1116 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.9%
Girls: 49.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 97 | 197 |
| 8 | 104 | 109 | 213 |
| 9 | 92 | 74 | 166 |
| 10 | 88 | 99 | 187 |
| 11 | 99 | 75 | 174 |
| 12 | 46 | 52 | 98 |
| 13 | 39 | 42 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-03-11 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-02-07 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Nailsea School | ||
| 2011-09-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-04-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-09-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-04-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.26 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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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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Fairfield PNEU School
|
1.55 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 |
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High Down Infant School
Down Road, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6DY |
3.7 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 |