Is Worle Community School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 10th of 11 secondary schools in North Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Worle Community School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Worle Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.9 (England: 46.2). 43.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Worle Community School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Worle Community School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Worle Community School

Redwing Drive, Mead Vale, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8XX

Local ranking10th of 11 secondary schools in North Somerset

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1500

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 2 June 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 2 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 43.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 60.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 241

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 78.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1288
Boys: 632 (51%)
Girls: 612 (49%)
Capacity: 1500 (83% full)
SEND: 10.6%
FSM Eligible: 27.6%
EAL: 11.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 7.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 76.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,297/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 12.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 34.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.4%
White Other: 9.9%
Black African: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
Asian Indian: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Asian Other: 0.6%

81.4%

White British

9.9%

White Other

2.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01934510777

admin@worle-school.org.uk

Redwing Drive

Weston-super-Mare, South West

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Administrative

URN: 143137
UKPRN: 10057551
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: PATHWAY TRUST

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