Bedminster Down School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
AddressDonald Road, BS13 7DQ
URN138204

School Census

Total 1047
Girls/Boys 486/561
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.4%/53.6%
% pupils where English not first language 3.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 316
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
06/11/2014 Good
07/11/2012 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 06/11/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 07/11/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 49.00%
Entering EBacc 6.70%
EBacc average point score 3.24
Progress 8 -0.3
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 48%
Entering EBacc 6%
EBacc average point score 3.11
Progress 8 -0.42
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.23
Progress 8 -0.49

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications353
As first preference184
As second preference98
As third preference71
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers184
second preference offers17
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications415
As first preference195
As second preference132
As third preference86
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers186
second preference offers14
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications441
As first preference224
As second preference132
As third preference85
Total Offers Made212
first preference offers193
second preference offers18
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications469
As first preference233
As second preference145
As third preference90
Total Offers Made214
first preference offers191
second preference offers17
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications435
As first preference216
As second preference141
As third preference78
Total Offers Made215
first preference offers197
second preference offers16
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.38%
Total Applications500
As first preference267
As second preference169
As third preference64
Total Offers Made214
first preference offers194
second preference offers18
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.45%
Total Applications501
As first preference271
As second preference141
As third preference89
Total Offers Made214
first preference offers187
second preference offers19
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications416
As first preference223
As second preference138
As third preference55
Total Offers Made214
first preference offers204
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications353
As first preference167
As second preference108
As third preference77
Total Offers Made198
first preference offers167
second preference offers20
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications317
As first preference158
As second preference98
As third preference60
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers158
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications324
As first preference172
As second preference94
As third preference57
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers172
second preference offers11
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree47%
disagree14%
strongly disagree19%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree13%
agree47%
disagree21%
strongly disagree16%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree11%
agree38%
disagree27%
strongly disagree19%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree14%
disagree11%
strongly disagree11%
don't know10%
not applicable44%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree10%
agree37%
disagree30%
strongly disagree20%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree27%
disagree22%
strongly disagree17%
don't know2%
not applicable11%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes34%
no66%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree16%
agree26%
disagree29%
strongly disagree26%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree19%
agree49%
disagree14%
strongly disagree8%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree44%
disagree17%
strongly disagree11%
don't know8%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree12%
agree41%
disagree28%
strongly disagree18%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree68%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree57%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree11%
agree38%
disagree17%
strongly disagree19%
don't know16%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes58%
no42%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin68.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
african ethnic origin1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin69.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.2%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
african ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

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