Special schoolData as of May 2026

Briarwood School

Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA

Community special school

Pupils

167

Ages

3-19

FSM

63.4%

Capacity

168

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Briarwood School

Briarwood School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 167 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Briarwood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Outstanding
May 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Mar 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Briarwood School

What is Briarwood School's Ofsted rating?

Briarwood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Briarwood School's latest exam results?

Briarwood School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Briarwood School located?

Briarwood School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS16 4EA).

How many pupils attend Briarwood School?

Briarwood School has around 167 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Briarwood School with other schools?

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