Chew Valley School

About Chew Valley School

Chew Valley School is an academy converter in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,188 pupils on roll. It is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 (2025/26). 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bath and North East Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,188 / 1,253 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS40 8QB

Phone

01275332272

Headteacher

Gareth Beynon

Website

www.chewvalleyschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chew Valley School?

Chew Valley School is an academy converter in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Chew Valley School have?

Chew Valley School has 1,188 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Chew Valley School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chew Valley School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 in 2025/26.

Is Chew Valley School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chew Valley School is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Chew Valley School?

Chew Valley School is located at Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS40 8QB.