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Soundwell Academy

St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL

Free schools special · Ages 5–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

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

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3.6school · 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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

3.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/244.346.4
2024/253.646.0

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
2023/24-1.700.00
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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.16
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Good
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Good
Mangotsfield School
1.74 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Soundwell Academy

Soundwell Academy is a secondary school in Kingswood, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.6. The school has around 140 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL | More schools in Bristol, City of

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Soundwell Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Soundwell Academy

What is Soundwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Soundwell Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Soundwell Academy's latest exam results?
Soundwell Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Soundwell Academy located?
Soundwell Academy is a secondary school in Kingswood, Bristol, City of (BS16 4RL).
How many pupils attend Soundwell Academy?
Soundwell Academy has around 140 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Soundwell Academy with other schools?
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