The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,389
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Francis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBowsland Green Primary School
Primary · 578m away
Wheatfield Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Stoke Lodge Primary School
Primary · 895m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Little Stoke Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bailey's Court Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Patchway Community School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bradley Stoke Community School a selective school?
No. Bradley Stoke Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bradley Stoke Community School's Ofsted rating?
Bradley Stoke Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradley Stoke Community School?
Bradley Stoke Community School currently has 1,389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradley Stoke Community School take?
Bradley Stoke Community School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Bradley Stoke Community School?
Bradley Stoke Community School is in Bristol, BS32 9BS, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradley Stoke Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bradley Stoke Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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