The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 964
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mr Dave Hadley-Pryce (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Stourport Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBewdley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wribbenhall School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Anne's CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Birchen Coppice Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Sutton Park Community Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Sutton Park Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Continu Plus Academy
Free school · 2.7km away
Burlish Park Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bewdley School a selective school?
No. The Bewdley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bewdley School's Ofsted rating?
The Bewdley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bewdley School?
The Bewdley School currently has 964 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bewdley School take?
The Bewdley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bewdley School?
The Bewdley School is in Bewdley, DY12 1BL, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bewdley School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bewdley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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