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 |
Backwell School has been rated 'Good' in its recent inspection, following a period of six years since its last evaluation. The school, which had previously been graded 'Outstanding', demonstrates a solid performance across various domains, including education quality, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. The school has a positive environment where students feel safe, supported, and engage well with their learning, despite some challenges concerning consistency in subject leadership and curriculum implementation. Leaders are actively working to enhance areas identified for improvement, showing commitment to advancing educational standards and student well-being.
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 | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Backwell School | |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well looked after.
- Positive changes to behaviour management have had a beneficial impact.
- Strong focus on personal development alongside high academic standards.
- Extensive and varied extra-curricular programme encourages resilience.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all subject leaders drive improvement in their areas effectively.
- In some subjects, planning is unclear, hindering knowledge development.
- Teachers do not always adapt plans to suit pupils' understanding.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.3% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.5 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.25 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 180 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 35 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 22 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |