Bradon Forest School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | The Peak, SN5 4AT |
| School Website | www.bradonforest.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1793770570 |
| URN | 142316 |
School Census
| Total | 909 |
| Girls/Boys | 422/487 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.4%/53.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 113 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2023 | Good |
| 19/04/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/04/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 31.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.03 |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | 43% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.42 |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.44 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 415 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 143 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 358 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 443 |
| As first preference | 110 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 138 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 121 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 433 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 506 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 153 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 458 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 174 |
| As third preference | 121 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 474 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 199 |
| As third preference | 113 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: College Road, , SN5 4AR