Clevedon School
98%
Capacity
1,367
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Clevedon School
Clevedon School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 332 applications for 213 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.56. Crucially, 212 of those offers went to first-preference applicants, which suggests that for most families who put it top of their list, it worked out. The school is a large, mixed, non-denominational secondary and sixth form in North Somerset, with 1,367 pupils on roll and headteacher Jim Smith at the helm. While there isn't a formal parent-view survey result to share, the high demand and first-preference offer rate are strong signals that current families are broadly satisfied with what the school provides.
Academically, Clevedon is performing above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.2 is rated 'Above average' and sits comfortably above the North Somerset LA average of -0.04. This means pupils typically achieve a quarter of a grade more per subject than similar students nationally. The Attainment 8 score is 47.1, and 62.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the picture is similarly solid: the average points per entry is 36.27, equivalent to a B- grade, and the school's value-added score of 0.1 places it in the 'Average' banding. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school was rated Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for personal development. The sixth form provision was also rated Good, and the school ranks 4th out of 10 secondary schools in North Somerset on Progress 8.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and a dedicated sixth form centre. There are plenty of extracurricular options, from DofE and drama to coding and martial arts. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. With a capacity of 1,400 and 13.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it's a genuinely comprehensive school. Given its strong Progress 8 results, good Ofsted rating, and clear oversubscription, Clevedon is a strong fit for families who want a large, well-regarded state secondary with a solid sixth form and a wide range of activities.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Valley Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6AH |
| Headteacher | Jim Smith |
| Local Authority | North Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 1,367 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,367 / 1,400 (98% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.20)
1082nd of 3,141
Nationally
93rd of 306
In South West
4th of 10
In North Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
40.1
'22/23
34.6
'23/24
36.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2354%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 188 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)54%
- FE college36%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Employment3%
- Not sustained2%
- Sixth form college1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2345%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 99 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
20%
Russell Group
21%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)45%
- Employment25%
- Not sustained12%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Further education5%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Geography23
- History23
- Psychology19
- Biology18
- Mathematics15
- Physics13
- Religious Studies13
- Government and Politics10
- English Language9
- Design and Technology (Product Design)7
- Physical Education / Sports Studies7
- Business Studies:Single5
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed213
332
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
212 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:10
Source: clevedonschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British86.6%
- White (other)5.9%
- Mixed4.0%
- Asian2.2%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Valley Road, Clevedon
North Somerset, BS21 6AH
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