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.

South Gloucestershire has 14 secondary schools and a further 13 rated Good — 93% of secondary schools in South Gloucestershire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Yate Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in South Gloucestershire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

14
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
62.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Yate Academy
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
🥈 The Castle School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥉 Winterbourne Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
4. Downend School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. Brimsham Green School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
6. Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
7. Hanham Woods Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
8. Chipping Sodbury School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
9. Marlwood School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
10. Mangotsfield School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
11. John Cabot Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
12. Abbeywood Community School
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
13. Digitech Studio School
Secondary
 Good 42 View school
14. Patchway Community School
Secondary
 Inadequate 34 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 Yate Academy. 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 93% 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.