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Bedminster Down School
Ages 11–161,029 pupils
Bedminster Down School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bristol, within the Bristol, City of local authority. The school has around 1,029 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.6 and 33% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view Bedminster Down School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
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Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Personal development
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.7
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake38.4%
Free school meals38.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.2%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.1%
Attendance87.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bristol
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