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Bedminster Down School

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Bedminster Down School

Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ

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Pupils
1,029
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.4%
Attainment 8
41.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.6%
Basics 9-5
38.7%

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
2.8%
EBacc APS
3.30
EBacc 9-5
2.2%
EBacc 9-4
2.2%
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About Bedminster Down School

Bedminster Down School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. The school has around 1,029 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Donald Road, Bristol, BS13 7DQ | More schools in Bristol, City of

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  2. Nov 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bedminster Down School

What is Bedminster Down School's Ofsted rating?
Bedminster Down School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Bedminster Down School's latest exam results?
Bedminster Down School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bedminster Down School located?
Bedminster Down School is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS13 7DQ).
How many pupils attend Bedminster Down School?
Bedminster Down School has around 1,029 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bedminster Down School with other schools?
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