The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 137 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 805
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Charlotte Venter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadmere Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Marist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 979m away
New Monument Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Fullbrook School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Pyrford Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
West Byfleet Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
West Byfleet Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Greenfield School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bishop David Brown School a selective school?
No. The Bishop David Brown School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bishop David Brown School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop David Brown School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bishop David Brown School?
The Bishop David Brown School currently has 805 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bishop David Brown School take?
The Bishop David Brown School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bishop David Brown School?
The Bishop David Brown School is in Woking, GU21 5RF, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bishop David Brown School have a sixth form?
No, The Bishop David Brown School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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