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Bradon Forest School

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Bradon Forest School

The Peak, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AT

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

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

48.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.646.4
2023/2446.046.4
2024/2548.046.0

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+0.240.00
2023/24-0.080.00
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
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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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