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Brimsham Green School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Kim Garland

location_onBristol, BS37 7LB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

972

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Attainment 8

44.9

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GCSE Rank

#8 in South Gloucestershire

#1,752 of 3,216 nationally

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Brimsham Green School is a Community school secondary school in Bristol, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Brimsham Green School is a community school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,051 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9, placing the school #8 in South Gloucestershire and #1,752 of 3,216 nationally. 43.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 37.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.45 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

43.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.1%

Entering EBacc16.40%

EBacc APS3.78

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.40%

EBacc APS4.16

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.77

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.69

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.8

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.67

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.45

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.0%

Achieving A*–A17.0%

Achieving A*–B37.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate91.5%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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08 May 2019

Inspection Report

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17 December 2018

Inspection Report

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20 September 2016

Inspection Report

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27 January 2015

Inspection Report

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22 October 2014

Inspection Report

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07 December 2011

Inspection Report

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14 October 2009

Inspection Report

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03 February 2009

Inspection Report

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01 March 2006

Inspection Report

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31 January 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2019-05-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-12-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-09-20

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-10-22

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,051 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,051	26	2.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,058	54	5.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,017	21	2.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,018	19	1.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,016	26	2.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	958	19	2.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	972	31	3.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	976	23	2.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	906	8	0.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	892	7	0.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	899	6	0.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	898	10	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	899	1	0.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	908	4	0.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	915	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	915	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	918	36	3.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	908	35	3.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	914	23	2.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	919	25	2.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	922	45	4.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	919	15	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	915	23	2.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	948	36	3.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	958	25	2.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	956	28	2.9%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 93 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

29.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree48%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree51%

agree14%

disagree7%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree32%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree24%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree54%

agree37%

disagree2%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree45%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree37%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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