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Bedminster Down School
Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.5 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,029
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, students perform above the national average, although only 61% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, indicating some areas for improvement. Ofsted rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting that there are significant opportunities for growth in educational quality and student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 4% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child is happy
77%
School has high expectations
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
My child makes good progress
74%
My child feels safe
71%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School keeps me informed
64%
School supports development
58%
Behaviour is good
52%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.8%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Black African1.9%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.42172, -2.62049 · BS13 7DQ
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN138204
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bedminsterdown.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedminster Down School rated by Ofsted?
Bedminster Down School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Bedminster Down School a good school?
Bedminster Down School scores 9.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Bedminster Down School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bedminster Down School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bedminster Down School in GCSEs?
Bedminster Down School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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