The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 96 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 602
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Penn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
March 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Primary · 416m away
Oldbury Wells School
Secondary · 863m away
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 968m away
St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Primary · 968m away
Castlefields Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bridgnorth Endowed School a selective school?
No. Bridgnorth Endowed School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bridgnorth Endowed School's Ofsted rating?
Bridgnorth Endowed School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridgnorth Endowed School?
Bridgnorth Endowed School currently has 602 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bridgnorth Endowed School take?
Bridgnorth Endowed School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bridgnorth Endowed School?
Bridgnorth Endowed School is in Bridgnorth, WV16 4ER, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bridgnorth Endowed School have a sixth form?
No, Bridgnorth Endowed School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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