140
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
52%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 06/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBristol, City of
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.7:1
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
StatusOpen
Overview of Soundwell Academy · All-through · Bristol, City of
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
140
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
66%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
22%
Persistent absence
52%
Contact
Address
St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL
Local authority
Bristol, City of
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 140 | 6.1 | 100% | 5% | 66% | 22% | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 133 | 5.8 | 100% | 4% | 65% | 24% | 58% |
| 2022/23 | 120 | 5.5 | 100% | 4% | 67% | 22% | 61% |
| 2021/22 | 90 | 5.6 | 100% | 4% | 67% | 19% | 69% |
| 2020/21 | 28 | 4.7 | 100% | 0% | 79% | — | — |
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