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Nailsea School

Mizzymead Road, Bristol, BS48 2HN
Part of: NAILSEA SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Nailsea School
Bristol, BS48 2HN
1,154 Pupils
1,300 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.10% FSM %
590 Boys
564 Girls
About Nailsea School

Nailsea School is a Secondary Academies serving Bristol and the surrounding area in North Somerset with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South West region.

It has 1,154 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,300. Current headteacher: Dionne Elliott.

Information on Nailsea 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 North Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District North Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency North Somerset
Ward Nailsea Golden Valley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-08-2012
UKPRN 10037880
URN 138466
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Suzanne Renny Chair of Local Governing Body 18/08/2023 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Body Local Governor 26/06/2016 16/06/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Ms Gemma Broom Local Governor 09/03/2022 08/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Debbi Buss Local Governor 17/10/2016 16/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Butler Local Governor 23/09/2024 23/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Joanne Edwards Local Governor 11/12/2017 10/12/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Dionne Elliott Local Governor 01/09/2016 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Dionne Elliott Local Governor 01/09/2014 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Rebecca Freeman Local Governor 09/03/2022 08/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Scott Gladwyn-Ball Local Governor 23/09/2024 23/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Kaya Local Governor 23/09/2024 23/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Deborah Stephens Local Governor 09/03/2022 09/03/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Francis Catholic Primary School
0.45 km • Nailsea
Other
Golden Valley Primary School
0.51 km • Bristol
Other
Hannah More Infant School
0.9 km • Nailsea
Other
Grove Junior School
0.93 km • Nailsea
Other
Ravenswood School
1.06 km • Bristol
Other
Lime Hills Academy
1.09 km • Nailsea
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Nailsea School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bristol, North Somerset.
Nailsea School has 1,154 pupils, with a capacity of 1,300.
Nailsea School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Nailsea School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Nailsea School is Mrs Dionne Elliott.
Nailsea School is at Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2HN, in the North Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Nailsea School: Has a sixth form.
Nailsea School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Dionne Elliott
Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2HN
01275852251
www.nailseaschool.com
Location
BS48 2HN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138466
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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