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Winterbourne Academy

Comprehensive

National rank

367=

n/a

Rank last year

52^%

A-level

28^%

GCSE

Need to know

Head teacher Jenny Cartwright

Attendance 92.4%

Gender of entry Mixed

Send pupils* 14.7% *Special educational needs and disabilities

Total pupils 1,758

Pupils on free school meals 13.0%

Progress 8

Progress 8 is a measure of the development a school cohort/pupils makes from year 6 to year 11. The data used is from 2024. There will be no KS2 updates for 2025 or 2026 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The government is consulting on an improved version of Progress 8 and Attainment 8

AVERAGE

Our methodology

Results

Grade

A*/A

A*-B

Grade

9/8/7

What the school inspection says

“Pupils appreciate the high expectations the school has of them and most rise to meet them. Pupils take pride in their work and most strive to do their best. The school’s ‘PRIDE’ values of participation, respect, integrity, determination and enthusiasm help pupils to develop their character. Most pupils enjoy school and feel safe. Students in the sixth form describe a ‘harmonious environment’. They have greater independence while also being well supported. The curriculum is ambitious and prepares pupils for their next stage of education. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. They are keen to learn and most work hard. The careers curriculum is comprehensive. Pupils meet a range of employers… [and] learn about apprenticeships and future education. Governors and trustees know the school well.”

Inspection

2022

In detail *

Read the full report

*Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A five-point grading scale, including a new “exceptional” grade was introduced in November 2025.

About the school

The Winterbourne Academy was founded in 1957 as the Ridings High School and educates both girls and boys. There are almost 1,800 pupils on roll.
The enrichment programme offers activities for all pupils to become involved in, covering sports, culture, wellbeing and Stem. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is offered, as are music lessons.
The sixth form is offered collaboratively between three centres, of which Winterbourne is one. In 2025, 25 per cent of A-level grades achieved were A*-A and 52 per cent were A*-B.
The school runs a “reading passport” scheme to encourage pupils from year 7 to 13 to enjoy literature. It is expected that pupils will read a minimum of five books a year.

enquiries@winterbourneacademy.org.uk

Telephone

01454 252 000

Website

winterbourneacademy.org.uk

Address

17 High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL

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