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Backwell School

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Backwell School

Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX

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Pupils
1,597
Ages
11-18
FSM
8.7%
Attainment 8
52.6
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.6%
Basics 9-5
55.6%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
72.0%
EBacc APS
4.96
EBacc 9-5
34.3%
EBacc 9-4
44.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.44
A*-A Grades
27.2%
A*-B Grades
52.2%
AAB+ %
16.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 142 students entered

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About Backwell School

Backwell School is a secondary school in Bristol, North Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. The school has around 1,597 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Station Road, Bristol, BS48 3BX | More schools in North Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Backwell School

What is Backwell School's Ofsted rating?
Backwell School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are Backwell School's latest exam results?
Backwell School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Backwell School located?
Backwell School is a secondary school in Bristol, North Somerset (BS48 3BX).
How many pupils attend Backwell School?
Backwell School has around 1,597 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Backwell School with other schools?
View Backwell School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Somerset.