Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

About Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is an academy converter in Winscombe, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,547 pupils on roll. It is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49 (2025/26). 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,547 / 1,698 (91%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 May 2025

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

Churchill Green, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS25 5QN

Phone

01934852771

Headteacher

Chris Hildrew

Website

http://www.churchill-academy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form?

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is an academy converter in Winscombe, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Churchill Academy & Sixth Form have?

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form has 1,547 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Churchill Academy & Sixth Form perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49 in 2025/26.

Is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form part of an academy trust?

Yes — Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form?

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is located at Churchill Green, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS25 5QN.