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Mangotsfield School

Bristol, United Kingdom
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1.5 /5

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About Mangotsfield School

Our shared vision is to inspire all students to love learning, to embrace challenge, to understand how to show and earn respect and how to contribute towards our community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Hetty Blackmore

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.5
Teaching Quality 2.4
Communication 2.3
Student Wellbeing 2.3
Facilities 2.2

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
68.1
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

42.2
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.30
Progress 8
Below average
35.1%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
58.8%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

43.1% entered EBacc
19.9% achieved EBacc
211 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 22

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Parent
Parent Sep 27, 2024
1.0

"Shocking prices"

£2 for a panini piss off mate that takes the mick outrageous prices . Not only that children under age of 14 smoking/doing drugs and headteacher and staff neglect it outrageous.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 19, 2024
1.0

"Dont come here"

Very expensive food I can't afford to send my kid money for food 1 pound for 11 grapes this is ridiculous



Also vapes in the toilet 1 star
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 19, 2024
1.0

"Too expensive"

Takes the mickey. I’ve had enough of food prices as it is but this is despicable. I’ve never seen food so expensive nearly matching airport prices?
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 19, 2024
1.0

"Up 2 you if you want come here it's on you"

I forgot to mention my son found 8 vapes in the toilet and my son hade to right statements and the didn't believe him in till 10.40 he came home
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 19, 2024
1.0

"1.10 grapes"

1.10 for a pack of grapes is taking the piss pack it in mangotsfield
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 19, 2024
1.0

"Bad experience"

Really bad do not recommend
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 19, 2024
1.0

"Don't come here"

Bad school my kid went there them got no where


1 star also my kid found 4 vapes in the toilet

Also school food is 2 expensive
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Jan 29, 2024
1.0

"Don't join this school"

Ever since joining this school I have started thinking violent thoughts and at one time I even thought about commiting suicide, I have had rocks thrown at me when walking home and was harrased in my own neighbourhood. I'm worried that I will be attacked if they found out where I lived and even though staff and the police try nothing changes. I'm forced to be social outcast and skip events I want to do out of fear. Don't enroll your child unless you want to be a parent of a bully or have your child come home crying
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 13, 2023
1.0

"its So bad"

they are appulainh and didn’t help me and left me to cry most days it’s horrible i wouldn’t i wash
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent May 11, 2023
1.0

"Absolutely shit"

This school is absolutely rubbish, the students, the teachers and the building. The teachers do not care about any of the students mental health or anything
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Apr 1, 2023
1.0

"Send your kids anywhere else "

If I could leave a - score I would, terrible school they are only interested in students who are getting A’s
If your child needs any help they are not interested. They never informed me my child was being bullied, they spoke to me like rubbish and were all round terrible, I had my 18 year old daughter cry recently telling me all this, I emailed them and never heard back
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Nov 23, 2022
1.0

"School that supports bullying "

Not interested when bullying is going on..blame the person who getting bullied and then tell them they should look at themselves and see what they are doing wrong..not even spoke to the bullies
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 26, 2022
2.0

"if you aren't a minority its OK I guess "

I spent 5 years at the school
school was way too focused on it's image to even consider students most of the time
I had some special needs and it took until the very end of y8 to even be acknowledged and even then barely anything was done
bullying came in large amounts and nothing was done
meetings were scheduled and never happened
good things: I got along well with teachers and once you can get on the wellbeing program having a mentor completely turned my life around
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
J
James T
Parent Sep 12, 2022
5.0

"Excellent facilities and teachers"

We've been really impressed with the facilities at Mangotsfield School - the classrooms are modern and well-equipped, and the sports hall is fantastic. The teachers are also excellent, my son is really enjoying his classes and is always talking about what he's learned. We're looking forward to seeing him progress at the school.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
P
Parent
Parent May 9, 2022
1.0

"Mangotsfield creates problems "

They don't deal with behaviour, if you get harassed or sexually assaulted they couldn't care less and don't deal with it.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Apr 1, 2022
5.0

"Praises"

I'm a current pupil and I think the school has really improved. The leadership team are great with dealing with bullying and other stuff on the rare occasions that it happens. Lessons are fun and interactive with great teachers. Uniform is smart and is generally worn correctly!
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
E
Emily J
Parent Feb 10, 2022
5.0

"A supportive and inclusive community"

My daughter has been at Mangotsfield School for a few years now and I have seen her grow and develop into a confident young person. The school has a lovely community feel and the teachers are always supportive and engaging. I particularly like the emphasis on the core values of love learning, challenge, respect and community - it's wonderful to see these values in action every day.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
D
David S
Parent Jan 20, 2022
3.0

"Mixed experience so far"

We've had a mixed experience at Mangotsfield School so far. My son has enjoyed his classes and the facilities are good, but we've had some issues with communication and organisation. We're hoping that these issues will be sorted out soon and we can continue to have a positive experience at the school.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
P
Parent
Parent Sep 12, 2021
2.0

"Worst years of my life."

So many things to list..

A student lit a flare on the field.

A supply teacher was being inappropriate with students and the head teacher was more focused on it keeping quiet than helping the students.

I was assaulted by another student and the school only acted after the police were involved.

At least 70 percent of the students have no respect and bully constantly.

The school is so pre-occupied with its 'image' that so many of these issues went unaddressed.

A teacher was found to have made inappropriate videos which were spread around the school.

The only positive was that SOME of the teachers were actually focused on the students.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
H
Helen B
Parent Jul 24, 2021
4.0

"Great education and values"

I have fond memories of my time at Mangotsfield School and I'm so glad my own children were able to experience the same excellent education and values. The school really prepares students for life beyond the classroom and I'm confident that my children have been well-equipped for their futures.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
P
Parent
Parent Apr 26, 2021
5.0

"Excellent"

I am a recent pupil and the school have felt with my year really well.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Jan 18, 2021
1.0

"Sorry not sorry "

One kid in my science class threatened ** **** ** and I was accused of lying. They did almost nothing, and only kicked him out when they found weed on him (although they knew beforehand that he smoked and vaped).

1 teacher was kicked out for****** ************ ******* as students found her on YouTube.
Another teacher somewhat left as almost every student in the school****** *** ********** ******* in the maths classroom (he was a substitute).

If you’re being bullied, or have been beat up almost nothing happens and half the time you get in trouble for self defence.

For about 2 years whilst I was there, there were ‘red card runs’ students ran through school, threw bins etc and received detention. (If they were caught on camera).

Most students disrespect the teachers. And a lot of the students are bullies.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5

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