Abbeywood Community School
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 1,294 pupils
85% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.0
Further education
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
- Pupils on roll
- —
- Free school meals
- —
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 210
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registrations: Filton College (URN 130565, until 1 February 2012); Stroud College of Further Education (URN 130685, until 1 February 2012).
What the data says
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
GCSE results in 2025 were well below the national picture: Attainment 8 of 10.3 against 46.1 across England and 42.9 in South Gloucestershire, with 11% of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both English and maths (England 45%).
Among the 1,765 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 13% went to university (South Gloucestershire 26%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally; 12% started an apprenticeship, well above the 7% England average.
A level grades average C-, well below the England average of B-; 8% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Mathematics.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in South Gloucestershire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,765 | 2,977 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 74% | 79% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 13% | 26% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 9% | 19% |
| Further education | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 12% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 40% | 36% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 19% | 15% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 10.3 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 11% | 43% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 21% | 62% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 0% | 25% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.94 | 3.73 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 0% | 18% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | — | 31.4 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 10.3 | 45.4 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | — | 11% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 122 | 58% | 89% | 7% | 20% | 59% |
| Mathematics | 118 | 56% | 88% | 3% | 22% | 54% |
| Combined Science | 92 | 44% | 65% | 3% | 9% | 45% |
| English Literature | 13 | 6% | 86% | 8% | 21% | 85% |
| History | 11 | 5% | 41% | 9% | 26% | 36% |
| Statistics | 5 | 2% | 5% | — | 20% | — |
| Sociology | 3 | 1% | 4% | — | 21% | — |
| Film Studies | 3 | 1% | 1% | — | 20% | — |
| Biology | 3 | 1% | 23% | — | 45% | — |
| Business Studies | 2 | 1% | 18% | — | 20% | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | 0% | 23% | — | 47% | — |
| Physics | 1 | 0% | 23% | — | 46% | — |
| Computer Science | 1 | 0% | 13% | — | 30% | — |
| Art and Design | 1 | 0% | 7% | — | 24% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 4,044 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 213 | 989 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C- | C | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 26.23 | 30.73 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C- | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 8% | 15% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 52 | 24% | 23% |
| Sociology | 34 | 16% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 33 | 15% | 31% |
| Physical Education | 31 | 15% | 3% |
| Law | 30 | 14% | 4% |
| Economics | 27 | 13% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 25 | 12% | 13% |
| Biology | 22 | 10% | 20% |
| History | 21 | 10% | 13% |
| English Language | 15 | 7% | 4% |
| Geography | 15 | 7% | 10% |
| Religious Studies | 12 | 6% | 4% |
| English Literature | 12 | 6% | 11% |
| Politics | 12 | 6% | 6% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 5% | 17% |
| Physics | 10 | 5% | 12% |
| Media Studies | 8 | 4% | 4% |
| Further Mathematics | 6 | 3% | 5% |
| D and T Textiles Technology | — | — | 0% |
| Arabic | — | — | 0% |
| Film Studies | — | — | 2% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 82 | 38% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 54 | 25% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 46 | 22% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 38 | 18% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 33 | 15% | — |
| Construction Carpentry / Shopfitting / Erection | VRQ Level 2 | 32 | 15% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 29 | 14% | — |
| Brickwork/Masonry | VRQ Level 2 | 26 | 12% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 20 | 9% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 19 | 9% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 19 | 9% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 18 | 8% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 17 | 8% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 15 | 7% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | BTEC Technical Diploma L2 - Band F - PP-DD | 15 | 7% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 14 | 7% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 13 | 6% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | 13 | 6% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 13 | 6% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 11 | 5% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 11 | 5% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 11 | 5% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | 10 | 5% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 9 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 4% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 9 | 4% | — |
| Plastering | VRQ Level 2 | 8 | 4% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | 8 | 4% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 3% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 3% | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 3% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 3% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 3% | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 3% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 3% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 6 | 3% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 3% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 6 | 3% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Film Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Film Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Painting and Decorating | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
Other secondary schools in South Gloucestershire
Bradley Stoke Community School
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,393 pupils
89% stayed in education · Attainment 8 50.6
Brimsham Green School
Community school · sixth form · 1,095 pupils
79% stayed in education · Attainment 8 44.9
Chipping Sodbury School
Academy converter · sixth form · 775 pupils
79% stayed in education · Attainment 8 43.7
Digitech Studio School
Studio schools · sixth form · 608 pupils
67% stayed in education · Attainment 8 31.2
Downend School
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,415 pupils
87% stayed in education · Attainment 8 51.0
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.