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Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

Churchill Green, Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.3%
Basics 9-5
53.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.346.4
2023/2448.746.4
2024/2550.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.060.00
2023/24-0.040.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
18.9%
EBacc APS
4.24
EBacc 9-5
9.1%
EBacc 9-4
13.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.78
A*-A Grades
22.1%
A*-B Grades
48.3%
AAB+ %
12.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 149 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is a secondary school in Winscombe, North Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 216 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.2. The school has around 1,547 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Churchill Green, Winscombe, BS25 5QN | More schools in North Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jul 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

What is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Churchill Academy & Sixth Form?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 216 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Churchill Academy & Sixth Form.
What are Churchill Academy & Sixth Form's latest exam results?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Churchill Academy & Sixth Form located?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is a secondary school in Winscombe, North Somerset (BS25 5QN).
How many pupils attend Churchill Academy & Sixth Form?
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form has around 1,547 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Churchill Academy & Sixth Form with other schools?
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