Open Other Secondary Mixed

Chipping Sodbury School

Bowling Road, Bristol, BS37 6EW
Part of: THE ATHELSTAN TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Chipping Sodbury School
Bristol, BS37 6EW
769 Pupils
1,120 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.30% FSM %
407 Boys
362 Girls
About Chipping Sodbury School

Chipping Sodbury School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 769 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,120. Current headteacher: Rob Skipp.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority South Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary Constituency Thornbury and Yate
Ward Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2021
UKPRN 10087318
URN 148295
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Knowles Chair of Local Governing Body 01/08/2025 09/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Owen Chair of Local Governing Body 03/07/2018 31/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Rob Denning Local Governor 25/10/2024 24/10/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Helen Green Local Governor 11/12/2025 10/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Knowles Local Governor 08/03/2024 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darran Marks Local Governor 05/02/2025 04/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Owen Local Governor 01/08/2025 15/07/2026 Appointed by academy members
Richard Pellow Local Governor 16/11/2022 15/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Elanor Reynolds Local Governor 25/10/2024 24/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Rob Skipp Local Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Amanda Suart Local Governor 08/03/2024 24/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Amy Webber Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
0.35 km • Bristol
Other
Raysfield Primary School
0.73 km • Bristol
Other
Broadway Infant School
1.1 km • Bristol
Other
The Ridge Junior School
1.17 km • Bristol
Other
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
1.39 km • Bristol
Other
Yate Academy
1.43 km • Yate
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chipping Sodbury School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bristol, South Gloucestershire.
Chipping Sodbury School has 769 pupils, with a capacity of 1,120.
Chipping Sodbury School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Chipping Sodbury School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Chipping Sodbury School is Mr Rob Skipp.
Chipping Sodbury School is at Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6EW, in the South Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Chipping Sodbury School: Has a sixth form.
Chipping Sodbury School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Rob Skipp
Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6EW
01454862900
www.chippingsodburyschool.com
Location
BS37 6EW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148295
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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