Scores of youngsters will be stepping into the next phase of their education as they start secondary school in September.
As preparations are made for their first day at ‘big’ school, we have put together a list of some of the best secondary schools in the Bristol region which received ‘good’ or ‘outsanding’ Ofted ratings in 2022.
Schools across the country are regularly inspected by the education watchdog and are graded on a four-point scale.
‘Outstanding’ is the top rating a school can receive, ‘good’ is second, ‘requires improvement’ the third and ‘inadequate’ is the worst.
1. Winterbourne Academy - Good
Published in July, the Ofsted report into the Winterbourne Academy on High Street, Winterbourne stated: “Pupils take pride in their work and most strive to do their best. They are polite and courteous. The school’s ‘PRIDE’ values of participation, respect, integrity, determination and enthusiasm help pupils to develop their character. “ Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/145502 | Google
2. Grace Garden School - Good
Published in July, the Ofsted report into Grace Garden School in Westbury-on-Trym stated: “Staff have high expectations of pupils. Many pupils join the school after long periods out of education or with previous negative school experiences. Leaders have created strong systems to support successful transition to school life.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/27/148394 | Google
3. Bristol Metropolitan Academy - Good
Published in June, the Ofsted report into the Bristol Metropolitan Academy on Snowdon Road in Fishponds, stated: “There is a harmonious learning environment across the school. Pupils behave well. Pupils state that if they have a concern, they can go to a range of adults for help. They feel safe and cared for by staff.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/135959 | Google
4. Chew Valley School - Good
Published in June, the Ofsted report into Chew Valley School in Chew Magna, stated: “Pupils speak positively about their school and are proud of it. They enjoy learning across the range of subjects and feel that staff support them well. Learning is structured in ways to help pupils know and remember more. As a result, pupils are starting to make stronger progress than was the case in the past.” Link - https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187476 | Google