Bedminster Down School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Address | Donald Road, BS13 7DQ |
| URN | 138204 |
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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 Date | Ofsted 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 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.23 |
| Progress 8 | -0.49 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 353 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 415 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 86 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 441 |
| As first preference | 224 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 212 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 469 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 435 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 500 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 501 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 416 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 353 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 317 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 16% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 58% |
| no | 42% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |