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 | 1597 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.29%
Girls: 47.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 117 | 256 |
| 8 | 147 | 121 | 268 |
| 9 | 132 | 137 | 269 |
| 10 | 136 | 127 | 263 |
| 11 | 144 | 123 | 267 |
| 12 | 63 | 76 | 139 |
| 13 | 74 | 61 | 135 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| 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 Report Date | 2025-04-01 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UA |
1.45 miles |
|
Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Bristol Road, Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1LB |
1.89 miles |
|
Kingshill Church School
Pound Lane, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 2NP |
1.91 miles |
|
Tickenham Church of England Primary School
174 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6RG |
2.97 miles |
|
Court-De-Wyck Church School
Bishops Road, Claverham, Court De Wyck Church School, Bristol, Somerset, BS49 4NF |
2.99 miles |
|
The Downs Preparatory School
Charlton Drive, Bristol, BS48 1PF |
3.04 miles |
|
Birdwell Primary School
Hollis Close, Long Ashton, Bristol, Somerset, BS41 9AZ |
3.41 miles |
|
Wrington Church of England Primary School
School Road, Wrington, Bristol, BS40 5NA |
3.8 miles |
|
Yatton Church of England Junior School
High Street, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4HJ |
3.92 miles |
|
Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Brook Close, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9NG |
3.94 miles |
|
Yatton Infant School
High Street, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4HJ |
3.97 miles |
|
Winford Church of England Primary School
Winford Church of England Primary School, Felton Lane, Winford, Bristol, BS40 8AD |
4 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury
Church Lane, Portbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 7TR |
4.18 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bristol Road, Bristol Rd, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6QB |
4.27 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 |
|
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 |
|
Ashton Park School
Blackmoor's Lane, Bower Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2JL |
4.98 miles |