Culverhill School, based in Bristol, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 7 to 16. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Culverhill School currently has around 155 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.1% boys and 32.9% girls. Around 25.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 55% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Kelston Close, Bristol, BS37 8SZ |
| Website: | https://www.culverhillschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01454553001 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Walker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146014 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 155 |
| Number of Boys: | 104 |
| Number of Girls: | 51 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.50% | 134 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 4 |
| African | 1.30% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotswood Junior School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Infant School Kelston Close , Rodford Way BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Primary School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Primary School Edgeworth , Yate BS37 8YR | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodford Junior School Barnwood Road , Yate BS37 4JY | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edmund Community School Sundridge Park , Yate BS37 4DX | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yate Academy Sundridge Park , BS37 4DX | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsham Green School Broad Lane , Yate BS37 7LB | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridings Federation Yate International Academy Sunridge Park , BS37 4DX | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glevum School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinney Green Secure Unit Care of: South Gloucestershire Council , Badminton Road BS37 5AF | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.