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Brimsham Green School
Broad Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LB, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.9 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,051
Capacity
1,235
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid parent satisfaction rate of 86%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.9 is above the national average, only 43% of students achieve a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The school prepares 41% of its students for university, with 13% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 41% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School has high expectations
85%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.55225, -2.42541 · BS37 7LB
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN109319
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.brimsham.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Brimsham Green School rated by Ofsted?
Brimsham Green School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Brimsham Green School a good school?
Brimsham Green School scores 53.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Brimsham Green School?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brimsham Green School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brimsham Green School in GCSEs?
Brimsham Green School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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