Yate Academy
Yate, BS37 4DX · South Gloucestershire · secondary school
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1st of 16 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 17 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 913 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 84 | 35% | 2.96 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.2 · 79 | 30% | 2.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.03 · 52 | 25% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.1 · 85 | 10% | 0.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yate Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). The May 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 804 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Yate Academy
Overview
Yate Academy delivers a high-quality education where pupils, including those facing barriers to learning, achieve very well. The school fosters a positive culture where students feel safe, valued, and proud of their accomplishments, supported by highly effective leadership and teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "very well" with "particularly high" attainment for disadvantaged pupils, significantly above national averages.
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious and well planned," with teachers using "clarity and precision" to build secure knowledge.
- Inclusion is strong, with "high-quality teaching" and proactive support ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities excel alongside peers.
- Leadership is "highly effective," with staff united in their determination to enhance both academic achievement and personal development.
- Personal development is supported by a "coherently-designed programme" that helps pupils understand fundamental British values and stay safe.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further develop work to improve pupils' attendance so that absence continues to reduce.
- Leaders should ensure that the achievement of students in the sixth form continues to improve.
- Leaders and governors should ensure continued improvement to curriculum implementation to achieve and sustain exceptional standards of teaching.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 54.8 |
| 2025/26 | 55.1 |
| 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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