Chipping Sodbury School

About Chipping Sodbury School

Chipping Sodbury School is an academy converter in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 769 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43 (2025/26). 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Gloucestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

769 / 1,120 (69%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 November 2022

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

Bowling Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6EW

Phone

01454862900

Headteacher

Rob Skipp

Website

http://www.chippingsodburyschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chipping Sodbury School?

Chipping Sodbury School is an academy converter in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Chipping Sodbury School have?

Chipping Sodbury School has 769 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chipping Sodbury School's Ofsted rating?

Chipping Sodbury School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).

How does Chipping Sodbury School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chipping Sodbury School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43 in 2025/26.

Is Chipping Sodbury School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chipping Sodbury School is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST.

Where is Chipping Sodbury School?

Chipping Sodbury School is located at Bowling Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6EW.