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.
Schools across the country are regularly inspected by the education watchdog and are graded on a four-point scale.
5. IKB Academy - Good
Published in May, the Ofsted report into the IKB Academy on Bath Road, Keynsham, stated: “Pupils feel valued at IKB. They say staff know them very well and as a result they feel supported to do their best. Some pupils told us their experience at IKB has renewed their enthusiasm for learning following previous negative experiences in education.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/142127
6. Redland Green School - Outstanding
Published in May, the Ofsted report into Redland Green School stated: “Achievement across the school, including the sixth form, is outstanding. Standards have been well above the national average across a wide range of subjects for some time and are being sustained for current pupils. The headteacher’s vision, commitment and drive to achieve the very best education for each pupil within the school are commendable.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/138855
7. Bristol Free School - Good
Published in May, the Ofsted report into Bristol Free School in Westbury-on-Trym stated: “Pupils enjoy attending school. They feel safe and say that bullying is rare. If bullying does happen, pupils trust staff to deal with it promptly. Pupils know how to behave well, and they do so.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136822
8. Mangotsfield School - Good
Published in May, the Ofsted report into Mangotsfield School on Rodway Hill stated: “Mangotsfield School is rapidly improving. New leaders have raised expectations. Pupils are working harder. Many say that the school is a much better place to learn. They value being part of this community-focused, ambitious school.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/142008