Soundwell Academy is a not applicable school in Kingswood, serving pupils aged 5 to 18. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Soundwell Academy currently has around 140 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80.7% boys and 19.3% girls. Around 60.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 24.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 58%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.6%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 15%
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.
| Address: | St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL |
| Website: | https://www.soundwellacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01174280505 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Craig Abbs |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147889 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 136 |
| Number of Pupils: | 140 |
| Number of Boys: | 113 |
| Number of Girls: | 27 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 24.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 58% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.60% | 103 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 15.00% | 21 |
| African | 2.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | - not rated | 163 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva Primary Academy The Greenway , BS16 4HA | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Primary School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 1 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.