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Backwell School

Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

52.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

52.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2353.046.4
2023/2453.446.4
2024/2552.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.280.00
2023/24+0.210.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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1.96 km away · Academy converter
Good
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3.05 km away · Free schools special
Gordano School
6.89 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Katherine's School
7.67 km away · Academy converter
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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 241 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. The school has around 1,597 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Backwell School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 241 responses): 85% of parents would recommend Backwell School.
What are Backwell School's latest exam results?
Backwell School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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