The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
66%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
15%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 38.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Louise Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheddar Grove Primary School
Primary · 424m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)
Primary · 560m away
Headley Park Primary School
Primary · 843m away
Manor Wood School
Independent · 1.3km away
Ashton Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
E-Act Venturers' Academy
Free school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bedminster Down School a selective school?
No. Bedminster Down School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bedminster Down School's Ofsted rating?
Bedminster Down School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bedminster Down School?
Bedminster Down School currently has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedminster Down School take?
Bedminster Down School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bedminster Down School?
Bedminster Down School is in Bristol, BS13 7DQ, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedminster Down School have a sixth form?
No, Bedminster Down School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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