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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well by the end of Year 11.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Recent changes in behavior management have had a positive effect.
Qualifications and Training: Subject leaders plan what pupils need to learn with strong knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Some subject leaders need more confidence and rigour.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders expect more from subject leaders; some struggle.
Opportunities for Involvement: High-quality events for further education options.
Communication: Staff work positively with parents regarding attendance.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents feel emerging strong practice is not widespread.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders train staff to be vigilant and handle concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Plans to tackle weaker subjects are in place.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School does not tolerate bullying; staff are approachable.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained on safeguarding and pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Strong and varied extra-curricular programme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages pupils to participate and build resilience.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality events for further education information.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Focus on encouraging wider reading and better note organization.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved support with effective advocacy from the new coordinator.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum in KS3; wide choice in KS4 and KS5.
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Backwell School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.

It has 1630 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

95.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.9 15.1 16.8
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 55% 48% 50%
Grade 5 or above A Level 15.70% - 13.60%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.28 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 53.0 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 55% 28.56% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 43.13% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 61% 17.56% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 29% 8.19% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 11.38% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.90 2.71 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 95.92% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 292 172 144
Pupils staying in education 95% 90.23% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 42.38% 32.73%
School sixth forms 72% 28.77% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.23% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 17.85% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.62% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.08% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.25 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 56 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 30.75% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 44.25% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 66% 19.31% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 10.75% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 51% 14.25% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 5.15 2.9 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 88.79% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 286 157 141
Pupils staying in education 95% 84.93% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 48.36% 34.03%
School sixth forms 68% 28% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 2% 0.79% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 7.79% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.5% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.43% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.15 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 7 29.67% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 7 46.07% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 75% 24.2% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 10 9.27% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 41% 11 14.53% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.76 2.72 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 86.64% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 262 147 135
Pupils staying in education 93% 81.45% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 36.36% 33.25%
School sixth forms 60% 32.36% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges SP 0.45% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 12.09% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 3.27% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.64% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.3 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 54.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 1 34.38% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 1 52% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 82% 22.23% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 40% 5 10.15% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 52% 5 14% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 5.29 3.12 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 77.73% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 259 155 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 71.27% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 39.55% 28.31%
School sixth forms 65% 29.82% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.18% 9.08%
Other education destinations 2% 0.36% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.64% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.19 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 32.08% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 47.77% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 75% 29.62% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 45% 15.85% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 17.31% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 87.45% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 254 159 145
Pupils staying in education 96% 76.45% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 42.45% 30.58%
School sixth forms 60% 31% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 7.91% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 4.27% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.36% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.71 31.44 30.01
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.05 32.28 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 15.70% 10.31% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 160 203 201
Students staying in education 51% 44.25% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 5.38% 6.08%
Students entering employment 31% 27.5% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 7.25% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 38.1 34.07 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.08 32.77 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 25.4% 17.98% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 185 285 248
Students staying in education 44% 44.38% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 8.25% 5%
Students entering employment 40% 29.13% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 10.88% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.40 28.19 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.32 27.83 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 17.8% 10.57% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 178 331 232
Students staying in education 54% 48.43% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 8.29% 7.77%
Students entering employment 29% 28.86% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 10.43% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.57 1 34 29.03
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.02 2 34.42 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 16.7% 18.36% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 5 3 3
Students staying in education 45 52.14% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 5.57% 5.54%
Students entering employment 26% 23% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 4.29% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.69 31.28 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.27 34.74 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 17.6% 15.13% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 4 4 3
Students staying in education 37 58.71% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 8.57% 6.37%
Students entering employment 25% 28.71% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 3.43% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Backwell School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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