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Backwell School
Goodgraded 28/01/2020Ages 11–181,597 pupilsDoes not apply
Backwell School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bristol, within the North Somerset local authority. The school has around 1,597 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/01/2020, Backwell School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.6 and 57% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view Backwell School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/01/2020. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.7
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths56%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.4
Retention99%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake7.8%
Free school meals7.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.3%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bristol
All schools in Bristol →Backwell Church of England Junior School0.5 miWest Leigh Infant SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt Francis Catholic Primary School1.0 miGolden Valley Primary School1.2 miNailsea SchoolGood · 1.2 miWraxall Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 mi
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