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Bradon Forest School

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Bradon Forest School

The Peak, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AT

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Pupils
931
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.2%
Attainment 8
48.0
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.5%
Basics 9-5
44.8%

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
47.0%
EBacc APS
4.38
EBacc 9-5
26.9%
EBacc 9-4
33.6%
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About Bradon Forest School

Bradon Forest School is a secondary school in Swindon, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. The school has around 931 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: The Peak, Swindon, SN5 4AT | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Apr 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bradon Forest School

What is Bradon Forest School's Ofsted rating?
Bradon Forest School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Bradon Forest School's latest exam results?
Bradon Forest School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bradon Forest School located?
Bradon Forest School is a secondary school in Swindon, Wiltshire (SN5 4AT).
How many pupils attend Bradon Forest School?
Bradon Forest School has around 931 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bradon Forest School with other schools?
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