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The Bishop David Brown School

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The Bishop David Brown School

Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5RF

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2019

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

Academic picture

44.8school · 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
44.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.0%
Basics 9-5
42.3%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

44.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.446.4
2023/2443.446.4
2024/2544.846.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.260.00
2023/24+0.030.00
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
55.4%
EBacc APS
4.00
EBacc 9-5
16.9%
EBacc 9-4
29.2%
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About The Bishop David Brown School

The Bishop David Brown School is a secondary school in Woking, Surrey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. The school has around 805 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5RF | More schools in Surrey

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bishop David Brown School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Bishop David Brown School

What is The Bishop David Brown School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop David Brown School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The Bishop David Brown School's latest exam results?
The Bishop David Brown School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Bishop David Brown School located?
The Bishop David Brown School is a secondary school in Woking, Surrey (GU21 5RF).
How many pupils attend The Bishop David Brown School?
The Bishop David Brown School has around 805 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bishop David Brown School with other schools?
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