Bridgnorth Endowed School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Northgate Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4ER |
| Phone | 01746762103 |
| Reference Number | 139143 |
Bridgnorth Endowed School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to embody values such as kindness, trust, and respect. Efforts to improve the curriculum have been effective, resulting in better pupil outcomes, although challenges remain in consistently tracking understanding before advancing in learning. The recent transition to the 3-18 Education Trust is seen as a positive step for the school’s development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 602 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.66%
Girls: 48.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 60 | 69 | 129 |
| 8 | 72 | 55 | 127 |
| 9 | 61 | 56 | 117 |
| 10 | 53 | 56 | 109 |
| 11 | 65 | 55 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Bridgnorth Endowed School | |
| 01 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 29 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy an inclusive and aspirational environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and effectively sequenced.
- Strong focus on reading and writing across subjects.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- High expectations for behaviour leading to a calm school atmosphere.
- Well-planned personal, social, health, and economic education.
- Support for career preparation includes work experience and interviews.
Areas for Improvement
- Knowledge gaps due to inconsistent checks on pupil understanding.
- Some SEND needs are not accurately identified, affecting support.
- Failure to meet provider access legislation for careers education.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.3% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 128 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 50 | 8 |
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0.17 miles |
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0.26 miles |
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0.6 miles |
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Castlefields, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5DQ |
0.65 miles |
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2.74 miles |
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3.04 miles |
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