Best Secondary Schools in South Gloucestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across South Gloucestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

62.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Abbeywood Community School Secondary	Good	55	View school
🥈	The Castle School Secondary	Good	55	View school
🥉	Downend School Secondary	Good	52	View school
4.	Brimsham Green School Secondary	Good	52	View school
5.	John Cabot Academy Secondary	Good	47	View school
6.	Hanham Woods Academy Secondary	Good	44	View school
7.	Marlwood School Secondary	Requires Improvement	43	View school
8.	Sir Bernard Lovell Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	43	View school
9.	Chipping Sodbury School Secondary	Requires Improvement	39	View school
10.	Winterbourne Academy Secondary	Inadequate	37	View school
11.	Mangotsfield School Secondary	Requires Improvement	37	View school
12.	Yate Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	37	View school
13.	Digitech Studio School Secondary	Requires Improvement	20	View school
14.	Patchway Community School Secondary	Inadequate	16	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in South Gloucestershire?

There are 14 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in South Gloucestershire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in South Gloucestershire is Abbeywood Community School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in South Gloucestershire?

Primary and secondary school applications in South Gloucestershire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the South Gloucestershire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in South Gloucestershire?

0% of secondary schools in South Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding and 43% are rated Good. 76.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.