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Backwell School
Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.2 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,597
Capacity
1,728
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.7, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 20% nationally. A commendable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 72% progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions. Parental satisfaction is high, with 85% recommending the school, although the data does not provide specific insights into areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 52.7 | Top 20% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 72% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% 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%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 184 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (241 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
85%
My child makes good progress
82%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School supports development
78%
Behaviour is good
77%
School keeps me informed
59%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.41624, -2.73919 · BS48 3BX
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN136722
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.backwellschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Backwell School rated by Ofsted?
Backwell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is Backwell School a good school?
Backwell School scores 70.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Backwell School?
Based on 241 Ofsted Parent View responses, Backwell School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Backwell School in GCSEs?
Backwell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.7. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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