Clevedon School, based in Clevedon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Clevedon School currently has around 1367 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Valley Road, Clevedon, BS21 6AH |
| Website: | www.clevedonschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01275876744 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jim Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137884 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1367 |
| Number of Boys: | 670 |
| Number of Girls: | 697 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.60% | 1184 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 81 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 15 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| African | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints East Clevedon Church of England Primary School All Saints Lane , BS21 6AU | - not rated | 573 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School All Saints Lane , BS21 6AU | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Highdale Avenue , BS21 7LT | - not rated | 956 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School Highdale Avenue , BS21 7LT | - not rated | 956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highdale CofE Junior School Highdale Avenue , BS21 7LT | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon School Valley Road , BS21 6AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevedon School Valley Road , BS21 6AH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydal Pre-Preparatory School 11 Albert Road , BS21 7RP | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydal Pre-Preparatory School 11 Albert Road , BS21 7RP | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Seven Hills 80b Kenn Road , Clevedon BS21 6EX | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Brandon's School Elton Road , BS21 7SD | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.