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Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.2 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
931
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 38% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 69%, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, while nearly half of the students achieve grade 5 or above in these subjects, there is room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2023Quality 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. | 48.1 | Top 38% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 47% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other5.8%
Black African4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.58550, -1.87204 · SN5 4AT
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN142316
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bradonforest.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bradon Forest School rated by Ofsted?
Bradon Forest School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2023.
Is Bradon Forest School a good school?
Bradon Forest School scores 56.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bradon Forest School in GCSEs?
Bradon Forest School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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