Wellsway School
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Attainment 8 of 50.5 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 70%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.31
- Confidence interval:
- [0.12, 0.51]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 216 | 50.5 | — | 69.9% | 34.3% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 213 | 51.8 | +0.31 | 74.2% | 40.4% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 218 | 53.4 | +0.52 | 76.0% | 26.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 205 | 55.3 | +0.51 | 81.0% | 32.0% | 4.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137523 |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Rob Pearsall |
| Trust | FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BS31 1PH |
| Latest pupils | 216 |
| FSM eligible | 13.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH
http://www.wellswayschool.com/1179864751| DfE number | 4138 |
| UKPRN | 10035030 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |