Chipping Sodbury School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bristol, within the South Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 769 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2022, Chipping Sodbury School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view Chipping Sodbury School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/11/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals19.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 843.7
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry26%
EBacc average point score3.88
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 23.4
Value added-0.49Below average · 95% CI -0.7 to -0.3