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Clevedon School

Secondary · Academy converter · Clevedon, BS21 6AH

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National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#813 of 3,312

Better than 75% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#486 of 2,536

Better than 80% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Clevedon School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2024

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages11 to 18
Pupils1,390
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Jim Smith
TrustFUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Local authorityNorth Somerset
Opened01 Feb 2012
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137884.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolNorth SomersetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.51.3, better than England, better than North Somerset46.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.72.5%, better than England, better than North Somerset66%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.53.7%, better than England, better than North Somerset45.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.11.8%, worse than England, similar to North Somerset11%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths70.3%, better than England, better than North Somerset62%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4229--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolNorth SomersetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.39.25, better than England, better than North Somerset32.735
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels40.54, better than England, better than North Somerset33.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better24.2%, better than England, better than North Somerset13.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.18, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study103--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,390
Girls679
Boys711
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.12.9%
First language not English5.2%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,452
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.4.3%
Sixth form places2024/25200
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.231
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.58
Average class size25.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
86.9%
Other White
5.7%
White and Asian
1.5%
Other mixed
1%
White and Black Caribbean
0.9%
Indian
0.8%
Irish
0.4%
White and Black African
0.4%
Bangladeshi
0.4%
Other Asian
0.4%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17.4
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13.4
Teachers (FTE)79.66
Teaching assistants (FTE)15.61
Support staff (FTE)35.05
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2582.7
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2577.1
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/252
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/253.6

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.225
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.424
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.271
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.225
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)4

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolNorth SomersetEngland
Overall absence9.1%, worse than England, similar to North Somerset8.9%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.22.9%, similar to England, similar to North Somerset23.2%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.4.7%, worse than England, similar to North Somerset4.4%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate23.6%
Pupils with one or more suspensions6.3%
Permanent exclusion rate0.1%
Permanent exclusions1

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.94%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.86.4%
School sixth form48.5%
Further education37%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.7%
Apprenticeship4.3%
Employment3.4%
Sixth form college0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.85.4%
Higher education46.6%
Employment29.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.10.7%
Further education5.8%
Apprenticeship3.9%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Clevedon School

What is Clevedon School's Ofsted rating?

Clevedon School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 30 Apr 2024.

How does Clevedon School rank in England?

Clevedon School ranks 813 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 75% of schools) and 486 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 80% of schools).

What are Clevedon School's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 53.7% of pupils at Clevedon School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 51.3 (England 46.2).

What are Clevedon School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Clevedon School was B, and 24.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How hard is it to get into Clevedon School?

For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Clevedon School made 225 offers from 424 applications (1.9 per offer), and 225 of 271 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Clevedon School?

Clevedon School has 1,390 pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the capacity of Clevedon School?

Clevedon School had 1,452 school places in 2024/25.

Does Clevedon School have a sixth form?

Yes, Clevedon School has a sixth form with 200 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Clevedon School?

At Clevedon School, the average class had 25.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.4 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Clevedon School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Clevedon School missed 9.1% of sessions (England 8%), and 22.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.