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Brimsham Green School

State school · Bristol, BS37 7LB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,051 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,051 ·
Local authority
South Gloucestershire Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Kim Garland

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

The Ridge Junior School 22 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate 18 %
OtherUnkn 16 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Tyndale Primary School 6 %
Wellesley Primary School 6 %
North Road Community Primary School 6 %
Iron Acton Church of England Primary School 5 %
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School 5 %
St Paul's Catholic Primary School 4 %
Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School 3 %
Woodlands Primary School 3 %
Raysfield Junior School 2 %
Raysfield Primary School 2 %
Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
65%
LA avg.
53%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52.5%
LA avg.
42.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
30.74
LA avg.
31.68
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
61
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.95 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,051
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Broad Lane
Yate
Bristol
BS37 7LB
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Telephone: 01454 868888

Email: admin@brimsham.com

Website: http://www.brimsham.com

Local authority: South Gloucestershire Council

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School data & information Brimsham Green School Broad Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LB
1,051 Pupil numbers
20.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
61 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52.5%
LA avg.
42.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.20
LA avg.
43.50
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.27 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 160 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 155 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 160 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
10.3%
LA avg.
13.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.74
LA avg.
31.68
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 C
Mathematics GCE A level 8 B
History GCE A level 12 B
Geography GCE A level 9 B
Film Studies GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 B
English Language GCE A level 6 C
Economics GCE A level 13 C
Chemistry GCE A level 6 B
Biology GCE A level 7 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Brimsham Green School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 14 and has 10 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.95 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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