Blaise High School

Type Secondary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 11-19
Religion Unknown
Address Station Road
Henbury
Bristol
Bristol
BS10 7QH
Phone 01179030100
Reference Number 147219

Blaise High School has demonstrated a good overall performance in its recent inspection, marking it as a positive force for education in the community. The school, which is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, has a clear and ambitious vision, aiming to help each pupil realize their potential while maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment. Despite the rapid changes the school has undergone, most pupils exhibit good behavior and positive social interactions. However, there are some concerns about certain pupils understanding the school's behavioral expectations, indicating areas where improvement is necessary. In addition to its strengths, including a broad and ambitious curriculum and strong subject knowledge among teachers, there are aspects that require attention. This includes the need for more effective communication with parents and improved consistency in the implementation of the personal, social and health education curriculum. The sixth form provision is also noted as being beneficial, yet clarity in curricular guidance remains a focus for development. Overall, the school is well-positioned for ongoing improvement but must address existing areas of concern to ensure all pupils benefit from its offerings.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 909
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.38%
Girls: 48.62%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 42.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 31%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24.4

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 102 92 194
8 106 87 193
9 87 96 183
10 86 84 170
11 82 77 159
12 2 3 5
13 2 3 5

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 54.8%
African 8.9%
White, Other 7.9%
Indian 7.4%
Unclassified 4.1%
Asian, Other 2.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.3%
Mixed, Other 2%
White & Black (African) 1.8%
Caribbean 1.7%
White & Asian 1%
Chinese 0.8%
Pakistani 0.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Sixth Form Provision Good
Last Report Date 27 Sep 2023
Date Report
27 Sep 2023 School inspection:

Strengths

  • The school has a calm and purposeful learning environment.
  • Pupils exhibit good behavior and develop positive relationships.
  • The curriculum is broad and ambitious for all pupils.
  • Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and effectively introduce new learning.
  • Pupils receive timely support to improve their reading skills.
  • There is a well-designed enrichment program for pupils with special educational needs.
  • Students in the sixth form receive tailored guidance aligned to their aspirations.
  • Staff feel supported and manage workloads effectively.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils do not fully understand the importance of behavior expectations.
  • Communication with parents and carers needs improvement.
  • The implementation of the PSHE curriculum is inconsistent across the school.

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)
45

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.3%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 64.1%

Attainment 8 Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 69 31
Third Preference 84 3
From another Local Authority 9 4

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