In February, the Department for Education has revealed revised results for the latest GCSEs achieved by pupils by the end of Year 11 in the summer of 2025.
On average, 42.8% of students across South Gloucestershire achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs, while the national average was 45.4%.
We used this data to unveil the 8 lowest performing state secondary schools based on GCSE results.

1. Digitech Studio School
Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs: 17.7% | Google Maps

2. Patchway Community School
Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs: 26.7% | Google Maps

3. Mangotsfield School
Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs: 34.8% | Google Maps

4. King’s Oak Academy
Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs: 35.2% | Google