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Nailsea School
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- Nailsea BS48 2HN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and the school's published outcomes have improved over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site. Low level disruption and bullying are rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects and benefit from continuous professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present information clearly and enable pupils to build on prior learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, pupils do not have sufficient opportunity to deepen their understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Provides opportunities for all pupils to take on positions of responsibility.
Communication: Ensures that work experience opportunities in Years 10 and 12 are matched to pupils鈥� interests and talents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Relationships between staff and pupils underpin a culture of respect; low level disruption and bullying are rare.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective systems in place to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Low level disruption and bullying are rare. Pupils feel safe and cared for.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care is a strength of the school in all key stages.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad extra-curricular offer; sports are particularly popular and highly inclusive.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students balance academics and contribute meaningfully to the life of the school.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive age-appropriate careers information, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students develop strong study skills and confidence in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Accurately identified; effectively supports a high number of pupils with educational, health, and care plans.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects on offer in all key stages.
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Nailsea School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1116 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We know your child will succeed here with us to the fullest extent if we continue to put their pleasure first.
Nailsea is a fully inclusive school that provides children of all aptitudes and talents with excellent educational possibilities.
In addition to their academic development, we give our pupils a lot of attention to their emotional and personal growth.
Young people need assistance in order to be prepared for the demands of a complex, global society.
Students and teachers alike enjoy working together at Nailsea School.
I have the honour of working with a talented and committed staff that collaborate with parents, governors, and the neighbourhood to support, push, and motivate our young people to succeed.
I'd want to invite you to come see things for yourself at the school, and I'd be pleased to give you a tour so you can observe our staff and students in action.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.00% | 35.00% | 13.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 28.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 43.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 17.56% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 11.38% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 95.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 172 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 90.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 42.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 28.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.23% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.85% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.08% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 30.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 44.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 19.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 10.75% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 14.25% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 48.36% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.79% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.43% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 10 | 29.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 5 | 46.07% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 24.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 5 | 9.27% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 1 | 14.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 86.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 32.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 5 | 34.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 1 | 52% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 22.23% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 5 | 10.15% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 2 | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 3.12 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 77.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 71.27% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 39.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 29.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 3.64% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 32.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 47.77% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 29.62% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 15.85% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.45% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.91% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.27% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.36% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.61 | 31.44 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.71 | 32.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.00% | 10.31% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 79 | 203 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 44.25% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.38% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 27.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.44 | 34.07 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.48 | 32.77 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.9% | 17.98% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 78 | 285 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 44.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 29.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 10.88% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.14 1 | 28.19 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.43 | 27.83 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 10.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 70 | 331 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 48.43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28.86% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.43% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.88 4 | 34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.48 3 | 34.42 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.4% | 18.36% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 52.14% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.57% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 23% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.29% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.54 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.14 | 34.74 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 15.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 58.71% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.57% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 28.71% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.43% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Nailsea School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
