The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.45
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 163 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 20.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Ms Kim Garland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Broad Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Road Community Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Tyndale Primary School
Primary · 725m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
Primary · 1.3km away
Vinney Green Secure Unit
Secure units · 1.6km away
The Ridge Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Broadway Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Yate Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
King Edmund Community School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brimsham Green School a selective school?
No. Brimsham Green School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brimsham Green School's Ofsted rating?
Brimsham Green School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brimsham Green School?
Brimsham Green School currently has 1,051 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brimsham Green School take?
Brimsham Green School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brimsham Green School?
Brimsham Green School is in Bristol, BS37 7LB, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brimsham Green School have a sixth form?
Yes, Brimsham Green School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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