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.
9. St Katherine’s School - Good
Published in February, the Ofsted report into St Katherine’s School in Pill stated: “The school makes sure that pupils feel welcome and included. Pupils work closely with school leaders to recognise the contributions of under-represented groups in society. For example, the houses that all members of the school belong to are now named: Pankhurst, Stephenson, Turing and Yousafzai.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/142853 | Google
10. The Castle School - Good
Published in January, the Ofsted report into The Castle School in Thornbury stated: “Leaders have raised expectations of how pupils should behave. Pupils have learned new routines and risen to leaders’ expectations. Pupils move around the school sensibly and participate eagerly in lessons. There is little low-level disruption.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/139348 | Google
11. Digitech Studio School - Good
Published in January, the Ofsted report into Digitech Studio School in Warmley stated: “Pupils, staff and parents are proud of their unique school. Pupils say differences are not just accepted at Digitech, they are celebrated.” Link - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/142079 | Google