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Bristol Free School
- Secondary
- Bristol BS10 6NJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is designed to build knowledge over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know how to behave well, and they do so.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and share this with pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders know where learning gaps have developed and adapted the curriculum accordingly.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching supports SEND; however, it is not precise enough at times.
Communication: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff know how to refer any concerns they may have.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure teaching is adapted to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff deal with it promptly.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils appreciate the range of clubs, including music and sporting activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are keen to take part in lessons and activities.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme prepares pupils for their next stages in education or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some parents feel that the school is not always meeting the needs of SEND pupils.
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Bristol Free School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 1277 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It gives me great pleasure to serve as the headteacher of this active and prosperous school, which was founded eight years ago to serve the North West Bristol neighbourhood. Our aim is to ensure that every child who comes here receives the highest quality educational experience and leaves us ready to thrive and succeed in the adult world. We are aware that every child is special and has an own set of abilities and goals. For that reason we offer not only high academic standards, with the support and challenge each child needs, but a wide range of responsibilities and extra-curricular opportunities, to suit all aptitudes and tastes. Under my leadership this school will continue to expect every student to work hard, behave well and make the best of everything that is on offer here. I'm looking forward to leading Bristol Free School to new heights in collaboration with parents and the community at large.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 65% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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 | 0.33 | 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 | 57.8 | 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 | 65% | 24.39% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 36.63% | 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 | 37% | 17.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 7.39% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 10.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.17 | 2.61 | 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 | 94% | 87.25% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.25% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 28.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 26.46% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.04% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.5% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 51.8 | 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% | 26.45% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 37.21% | 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 | 44% | 17.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 8.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 11.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 2.61 | 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 | 95% | 84.43% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 115 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 81.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 27.79% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 25.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 10.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.64% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 51% | 23.03% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 9 | 35.46% | 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 | 48% | 19.08% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 5 | 6.89% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% 2 | 10.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 2.53 | 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 | 95% | 84.54% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 110 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 77.21% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 28.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 24.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 9.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.96% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.88% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 48.9 | 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 | 51% 11 | 25.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 2 | 38.18% | 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 | 66% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 3 | 7.68% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% 7 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 2.72 | 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 | 92% | 71.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 106 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 55.87% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 22.7% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 23.43% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.74% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.48% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.17% | 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 | -0.45 | 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 | 44 | 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 | 40% | 27.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 39.34% | 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 | 53% | 18.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 10.13% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 11.22% | 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 | - | 78.05% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 110 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 55.11% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.32% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.84% | 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 | 34.58 | 35.57 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.03 | 35.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.00% | 24.44% | 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 | 79 | 292 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 47% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 25.45% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.64% | 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 | 42.28 | 37.85 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.77 | 37.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.1% | 27.01% | 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 | 64 | 351 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 49.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 22.09% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12.55% | 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 | 32.85 7 | 32.78 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.00 7 | 32.72 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.9% | 21.98% | 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 | - | 393 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 43.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.89% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 37.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.22% | 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 | 25.53 | 33.92 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.56 | 33.87 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.6% | 21.04% | 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 | - | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 75.67% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.56% | 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 | - | 28.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.27% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 94.88% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bristol Free School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
