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Bristol Free School

State school · Bristol, BS10 6NJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,292 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,292 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Bristol City Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Susan King

Entrance

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

Elmlea Junior School 23 %
Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy 20 %
E-Act St Ursula's Academy 14 %
Henleaze Junior School 10 %
Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School 9 %
Little Mead Primary Academy 8 %
OtherUnkn 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Horfield Church of England Primary School 5 %
Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy 4 %
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Exit

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

School
73%
LA avg.
65%
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
66.3%
LA avg.
43.2%
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 levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
37.18
LA avg.
33.41
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
  • VRQ
76
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,292
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Concorde Drive
Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
Bristol
BS10 6NJ
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Telephone: 0117 959 7200

Email: admissions@bristolfreeschool.org.uk

Website: http://www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk

Local authority: Bristol City Council

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School data & information Bristol Free School Concorde Drive, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6NJ
1,292 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
76 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
66.3%
LA avg.
43.2%
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
58.00
LA avg.
45.20
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)

0.43 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 196 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6

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

School
26.4%
LA avg.
14.8%
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
37.18
LA avg.
33.41
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
Spanish GCE A level 6 B
Sociology GCE A level 19 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 A
Psychology GCE A level 20 A
Physics GCE A level 12 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 29 A
History GCE A level 14 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 A
Geography GCE A level 19 B
Economics GCE A level 39 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 15 B
Chemistry GCE A level 10 A
Biology GCE A level 20 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 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

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Bristol Free School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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