Backwell School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Backwell Bristol BS48 3BX |
| Phone | 01275463371 |
| Reference Number | 136722 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1630 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.9%
Girls: 48.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 146 | 123 | 269 |
| 8 | 133 | 138 | 271 |
| 9 | 136 | 130 | 266 |
| 10 | 147 | 122 | 269 |
| 11 | 135 | 131 | 266 |
| 12 | 77 | 63 | 140 |
| 13 | 72 | 77 | 149 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-04-01 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-01-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-05-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Backwell School | ||
| 2008-11-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-10-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-09-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2008-11-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-10-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-09-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.21 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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West Leigh Infant School
Westfield Drive, Backwell, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 3NG |
0.41 miles |
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Backwell Church of England Junior School
Church Lane, Backwell, North Somerset, Bristol, BS48 3JJ |
0.47 miles |
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Fairfield PNEU School
|
0.47 miles |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School
Station Road, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4PD |
0.95 miles |
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Golden Valley Primary School
Nailsea Park, Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1BB |
1.2 miles |
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Hannah More Infant School
White Oak Way, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4YZ |
1.33 miles |
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Grove Junior School
Whiteoak Way, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4YZ |
1.36 miles |
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Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UA |
1.45 miles |
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Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Bristol Road, Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1LB |
1.89 miles |
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Kingshill Church School
Pound Lane, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 2NP |
1.91 miles |
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Tickenham Church of England Primary School
174 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6RG |
2.97 miles |
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Court-De-Wyck Church School
Bishops Road, Claverham, Court De Wyck Church School, Bristol, Somerset, BS49 4NF |
2.99 miles |
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The Downs Preparatory School
Charlton Drive, Bristol, BS48 1PF |
3.04 miles |
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Birdwell Primary School
Hollis Close, Long Ashton, Bristol, Somerset, BS41 9AZ |
3.41 miles |
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Wrington Church of England Primary School
School Road, Wrington, Bristol, BS40 5NA |
3.8 miles |
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Yatton Church of England Junior School
High Street, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4HJ |
3.92 miles |
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Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Brook Close, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9NG |
3.94 miles |
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Yatton Infant School
High Street, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4HJ |
3.97 miles |
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Winford Church of England Primary School
Winford Church of England Primary School, Felton Lane, Winford, Bristol, BS40 8AD |
4 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury
Church Lane, Portbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 7TR |
4.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Nailsea School
Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 2HN |
1.22 miles |
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Ravenswood School
Pound Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2NN |
1.88 miles |
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Lime Hills Academy
Pound Lane, Nailsea, BS48 2NN |
1.9 miles |
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Gordano School
St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR |
4.28 miles |
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St Katherine's School
Pill Road, Ham Green, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU |
4.77 miles |
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Belgrave School
The Willows, 159 Four Acres, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 8RA |
4.83 miles |
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Clevedon School
Valley Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AH |
4.93 miles |
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Seven Hills
80b Kenn Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6EX |
4.94 miles |
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Ashton Park School
Blackmoor's Lane, Bower Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2JL |
4.98 miles |