Establishment Soundwell Academy

URN: 147889

Free schools special

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Address
St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL
Local authority
Bristol, City of (801)
Headteacher / Principal
Mr Craig Abbs
Phase of education
Not applicable
School type
Free schools special
Gender of entry
Mixed
ID
URN: 147889, DfE number: 801/7004
UKPRN: 10086460
Establishment status
Open
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Telephone
01174280505
Ofsted rating
Good (Last inspection: 6 June 2023)
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Religious character
None
Diocese
Not recorded
Religious ethos
None
Boarders
No boarders
Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Official sixth form
Has a sixth form
Number of pupils
133
Section 41 approved
Not applicable
Open date
1 September 2020
Reason establishment opened
New Provision
Closed date
Not recorded
Reason establishment closed
Not recorded
Special classes
Not applicable
Percentage of children eligible for free school meals Help with percentage of children eligible for free school meals field Opens a dialog
62.4%
Date last changed / confirmed
5 December 2024
Type of SEN provision
Type of resourced provision
Not applicable
Resourced provision number on roll
Resourced provision capacity
Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit number on roll
Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit capacity
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Chair of local governing body

Chair of local governing body
Name Shared with Appointed by From To
Bob Taylor Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 24 October 2024 23 October 2026

Local governors

Local governors
Name Shared with Appointed by From To
Martyn Himan Not recorded Appointed by GB/board 1 October 2024 30 September 2028
Stacey Coombs Not recorded Elected by parents 1 October 2024 30 September 2028
Nicola Andrews Not recorded Elected by school staff 6 December 2024 5 December 2026
Ali Cade Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 10 July 2023 9 July 2026
Alun Williams Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 22 May 2023 21 May 2026
Regan Meares Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 17 October 2022 16 October 2025
Craig Abbs Not recorded Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 1 May 2020 Not recorded

Historic (left within last 12 months)

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Historical governance
Name Role Appointed by From To
Emily Clay Local governor Elected by school staff 15 May 2023 5 December 2024
Andrea Wills Chair of local governing body Appointed by foundation/Trust 14 May 2023 23 June 2024
Kelly Field Local governor Elected by parents 10 November 2023 13 June 2024
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Government office region (GOR)
South West
District
South Gloucestershire
Ward
New Cheltenham
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol North East
Urban/rural description
(England/Wales) Urban city and town
Government Statistical Service (GSS) local authority code
E06000023
Easting
365020
Northing
174890
Unique property reference number (UPRN)
531438
Middle super output area (MSOA) Help with middle super output area Opens a dialog
South Gloucestershire 026
Lower super output area (LSOA) Help with lower super output area Opens a dialog
South Gloucestershire 026B
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Age range

The age range that the establishment is legally allowed to make provision for.

School capacity

The number of pupil places the establishment can accommodate.

Free school meals

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This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the number of those who are eligible to receive them.

Free school meals

This field is not editable by establishment users as it is populated by the DfE using the underlying data from the schools, pupils and their characteristics statistical release published each summer. The figures used are the performance table figures which ensures GIAS and the Find and Compare Schools in England service are consistent.

This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the percentage of those who are eligible to receive them.

Middle super output area (MSOA)

The data presented for the middle super output area (MSOA) is representative of the 2021 census.

Lower super output area (LSOA)

The data presented for the lower super output area (LSOA) is representative of the 2021 census.