Open Other Secondary Mixed

Chew Valley School

Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8QB
Part of: LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
Region Map Compare Catchment Chances Nearby League Tables Similar Schools Website
Schools in England
National Education Directory
Chew Valley School
Bristol, BS40 8QB
1,188 Pupils
1,253 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.90% FSM %
571 Boys
617 Girls
About Chew Valley School

Chew Valley School is a Secondary Academies serving Bristol and the surrounding area in Bath and North East Somerset. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South West region.

It has 1,188 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,253. Current headteacher: Gareth Beynon.

Information on Chew Valley School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency North East Somerset and Hanham
Ward Chew Valley
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-02-2018
UKPRN 10066617
URN 145482
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Sarah Cran Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Headteacher Gareth Beynon Local Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Duncan Bird Local Governor 01/03/2023 22/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Duncan Brown Local Governor 01/09/2019 09/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Chorley Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Pete Drury Local Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Hale Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Derek Hollomon Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Ruth Knight Local Governor 04/12/2018 03/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Taylor Moss Local Governor 01/09/2024 09/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Reed Local Governor 08/03/2019 07/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Slater Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Chew Stoke Church School
1.3 km • Bristol
Other
Chew Magna Primary School
1.49 km • Bristol
Other
Bishop Sutton Primary School
3.33 km • Bristol
Other
Stanton Drew Primary School
3.38 km • Bristol
Other
Winford Church of England Primary School
3.91 km • Bristol
Other
Dundry Church of England Primary School
4.68 km • Bristol
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chew Valley School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset.
Chew Valley School has 1,188 pupils, with a capacity of 1,253.
Chew Valley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Chew Valley School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Chew Valley School is Mr Gareth Beynon.
Chew Valley School is at Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8QB, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Chew Valley School: Has a sixth form.
Chew Valley School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Beynon
Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8QB
01275332272
www.chewvalleyschool.co.uk
Location
BS40 8QB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Bath and North East Somerset School Website
Quick Summary
URN 145482
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
© 2026 Schools in England. All rights reserved — Open Government Licence.
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!