Mangotsfield School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Mangotsfield School creates a genuinely caring community where pupils feel they belong and are happy. The school excels at supporting diverse learners through tailored provisions and strong relationships with families, and it offers excellent enrichment through clubs, trips and challenge days that develop the whole child.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with a strong, open culture where all staff take responsibility
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge sequencing and consistent teaching strategies
- Inclusive support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities through dedicated provisions like the Oak Hub and The Branch
- Strong leadership with clear understanding of school strengths and areas for development
- Wide range of enrichment activities and challenge days that engage all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils not achieving in line with national averages, particularly in mathematics and humanities
- Attendance below national average with too many pupils persistently absent, especially those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Need to further develop consistent implementation of teaching strategies across all curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture where all staff take responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, arts clubs, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, challenge days, school trips (including Natural History Museum and London Christmas lights), school council, community breakfast events
Mangotsfield School is a secondary school in Bristol that provides a caring community where pupils feel safe and happy. The school has strong leadership and inclusive approaches, though it needs to improve pupil achievement and attendance.
At a Glance
24.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
42
Total classes
14 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,191 pupils
1,200 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,039
Applications
3,138
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Secondary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.24472%
Overall absence
26.59396%
Persistent absence
1,192
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Mangotsfield School
Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School
Kings' Forest Primary School
Barley Close Community Primary School
The Tynings Primary School
Emersons Green Primary School
Stanbridge Primary School
Staple Hill Primary School
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
St Stephen's Infant School
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
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