Clevedon School
Clevedon, BS21 6AH · North Somerset · secondary school
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2nd of 11 secondary schools in North Somerset we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 728 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.7 · 71 | 30% | 2.12 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.2 · 65 | 25% | 1.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.3 · 75 | 10% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clevedon School overview
How it's doing
Clevedon School was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 48.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, receive instrumental tuition, and participate in the media team. The school offers dance and arts and crafts, along with overseas, residential, and USA trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,390 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Progress 8 score of +0.2 translate into specific support for individual students? What does the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme involve for Year 12 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Clevedon School
Overview
Clevedon School is described as an inclusive institution where the motto ‘Be kind, be brilliant’ underpins a warm ethos and strong pupil–staff relationships. The report highlights a ‘well designed and ambitious’ curriculum that inspires learning beyond examinations, resulting in pupils achieving well and progressing to ‘meaningful destinations’. Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils demonstrating high standards of behaviour and a strong sense of belonging.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well designed and ambitious’, with subject leaders ensuring content is taught in a ‘coherent order’ so pupils can connect new knowledge to prior learning.
- Teaching staff possess ‘strong knowledge of the subjects’ and use a ‘consistent approach to teaching and learning’ to plan well-structured lessons and correct misconceptions.
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, staying focused in lessons and responding well to ‘quick reminders’ when learning is disrupted.
- Personal development is exceptional, with pupils taking up roles of responsibility and benefiting from ‘strong performing arts provision’ and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, and leaders work closely with the trust to support staff well-being and pupil attendance.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not always adapted sufficiently for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning some do not achieve as well as they could.
- Strategies to support pupils who struggle with reading are not yet ‘securely embedded’, leading to inconsistent delivery and limited opportunities for all pupils to develop fluency and enjoyment.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.1 |
| 2024/25 | 51.4 |
| 2025/26 | 51.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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