Soundwell Academy
St Stephens Road, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, City of, BS16 4RL
Inspected 6 June 2023
About Soundwell Academy
Soundwell Academy is a free school special in South Gloucestershire, Bristol, City of, England, for pupils aged 5–18. It has 140 pupils on roll. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 61.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Bristol, City of →
- School Type
- Free schools special
- Age Range
- Ages 5–18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 140 / 136 (103%) · over capacity
- Sixth Form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- None
- Admissions Policy
- Non-selective
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 6 June 2023
Pupil profile
2025/26Who 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.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
Attendance
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.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing 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.
School finances
2024-25How 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
- St Stephens Road, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, City of, BS16 4RL
- Phone
- 01174280505
- Head Teacher
- Craig Abbs
Academy Trust
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Soundwell Academy?
- Soundwell Academy is a free school special in South Gloucestershire, Bristol, City of, England, for pupils aged 5–18.
- How many pupils does Soundwell Academy have?
- Soundwell Academy has 140 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Soundwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
- Soundwell Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).
- How does Soundwell Academy perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Soundwell Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.5 in 2025/26.
- How does Soundwell Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
- 0% of pupils at Soundwell Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
- Is Soundwell Academy part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Soundwell Academy is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
- Where is Soundwell Academy?
- Soundwell Academy is located at St Stephens Road, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, City of, BS16 4RL.
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