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Headteacher Jane Millicent and students celebrate the 'good' Ofsted report.

Patchway Community College rated “good” by Ofsted inspectors

Patchway Community College has been praised by Ofsted inspectors who have awarded the school a ‘good’ grading under the new, more rigorous Ofsted regime. Patchway is the first secondary school in South Gloucestershire to be inspected under the tougher Ofsted regime. In their report, inspectors praised the school’s results, noting: “Regardless of their starting points, ability or special educational needs,

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Boots Opticians, Patchway Roundabout (Conistob Road), Patchway, Bristol.

Armed robbery at Patchway Roundabout opticians

Police are appealing to the public for witnesses and information following an armed robbery in Patchway this afternoon (Wednesday 17th October). At around 1:50pm a man entered Boots the Opticians (formerly Dolland & Aitchison) on Coniston Road and threatened staff with a bladed instrument whilst demanding money. The man made off with cash from the store. Officers investigating this incident would

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