Chew Valley - Schools

Schools

Chew Valley School is the main secondary school (11–18 years) for the valley. It is situated between Chew Magna and Chew Stoke. The latest (2008) Ofsted Inspection Report describes this specialist Performing Arts College as a mixed comprehensive school with 1151 pupils on roll. The school is popular and oversubscribed with 196 students in the sixth form. The school has been successful in gaining a number of national and regional awards. There are state primary schools (4–11 years) in most of the local villages.

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