Briarwood School
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Address | Briar Way, BS16 4EA |
| School Website | www.briarwoodschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1173532651 |
| URN | 109410 |
School Census
| Total | 164 |
| Girls/Boys | 48/116 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 29.3%/70.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 45.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 100 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2024 | |
| 11/03/2014 | Good |
| 23/03/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/03/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 24 May 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 01 December 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 June 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 11 March 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 March 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 July 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 04 October 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -2.9 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.9 |
| Writing Progress | -6.5 |
| Maths Progress | -7.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -2.5 |
| Writing Progress | -2.9 |
| Maths Progress | -3.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 23% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 27% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 77% |
| no | 23% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 27.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 27.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 31.1% |
| white british ethnic origin | 23.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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