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Backwell School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
AddressStation Road, BS48 3BX
School Websitewww.backwellschool.net
Telephone1275463371
URN136722

School Census

Total 1687
Girls/Boys 826/861
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.0%/51.0%
% pupils where English not first language 3.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 133
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/01/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
28/01/2020 Good
22/05/2013 Outstanding
Inspection Date 28/01/2020
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/05/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
25 February 2025School inspectionView
28 January 2020Full inspection: GoodView
22 May 2013Full inspection: OutstandingView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 76.30%
Entering EBacc 77.40%
EBacc average point score 5.08
Progress 8 0.21
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 55%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74%
Entering EBacc 61%
EBacc average point score 4.89
Progress 8 0.27
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 56
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 64%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 80%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.15
Progress 8 0.25

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications491
As first preference266
As second preference171
As third preference54
Total Offers Made266
first preference offers262
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications517
As first preference295
As second preference160
As third preference62
Total Offers Made263
first preference offers260
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications501
As first preference277
As second preference169
As third preference55
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers265
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications523
As first preference281
As second preference165
As third preference76
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers268
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications533
As first preference292
As second preference188
As third preference53
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers266
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications553
As first preference284
As second preference189
As third preference80
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers269
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications543
As first preference314
As second preference156
As third preference73
Total Offers Made269
first preference offers264
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications577
As first preference316
As second preference181
As third preference79
Total Offers Made266
first preference offers265
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications536
As first preference327
As second preference135
As third preference74
Total Offers Made300
first preference offers297
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications575
As first preference348
As second preference151
As third preference76
Total Offers Made299
first preference offers298
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications464
As first preference284
As second preference135
As third preference45
Total Offers Made269
first preference offers266
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
87.4%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.5%
irish ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
87.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.3%

Nearby Schools

West Leigh Infant School

(0.34 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Westfield Drive, , BS48 3NG

Fairfield PNEU School

(0.39 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Fairfield Way, Bristol, BS48 3PD

Backwell Church of England Junior School

(0.47 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Church Lane, North Somerset, BS48 3JJ