Clevedon School
Valley Road, Clevedon, BS21 6AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clevedon School is a secondary school in Clevedon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in North Somerset. It ranks 4th of 11 secondary schools in North Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 18 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
The school's motto, 'Be kind, be brilliant', is at the heart of Clevedon School. Staff are ambitious for all. The curriculum is broad, with some bespoke programmes where appropriate. Staff inspire learning beyond merely preparing pupils for examinations. Consequently, pupils achieve well and go on to meaningful destinations. Pupils are friendly and welcoming at this inclusive school. They have strong relationships with staff and feel safe. Sixth-form students are positive role models and support younger pupils well. Pupils understand the 'Clevedon Way' expectations well. They demonstrate them throughout the school day. Pupils stay focused in lessons and understand what is expected of them as they move around the school. On the rare occasion that learning is disrupted, pupils respond well to teachers' quick reminders. The house system underpins the school's warm and friendly ethos. Pupils feel a strong sense of identity with their house. They develop a sense of belonging through the house championship and enjoy the range of opportunities and competitions. Pupils and parents value the many extra-curricular opportunities. These let pupils explore their talents and interests. Pupils speak enthusiastically about the strong performing arts provision. There are multiple opportunities for pupils to perform, including the school's annual production.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not always adapted well enough to ensure that all pupils learn effectively, particularly those who are disadvantaged and those with SEND. Therefore, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The trust should ensure that the curriculum and teaching methods support all pupils to achieve well.
- The school's strategies to support pupils who need additional help with reading are not effective for all. This means that some pupils do not develop their confidence, fluency and enjoyment of reading. The trust should develop its approach to reading to ensure that all pupils read widely and often.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
232 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
94 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,390 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400
Schools near Clevedon School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordano School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.0 |
| Nailsea School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.6 |
| Backwell School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
| Priory Community School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.2 |
| St Katherine's School | 7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 50.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jim Smith
- Phone
- 01275876744
- Address
- Valley Road, Clevedon, BS21 6AH
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- URN
- 137884
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.