Brimsham Green School

A good community school school in South Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Brimsham Green School.

Bristol, BS377LB Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.6%
Continue in education or training
27.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Sustained employment
73.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 May 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Broad Lane
Yate
Bristol, BS377LB
Phone
1454868888
Website
brimsham.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109319
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Broad Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LB
Website
http://www.brimsham.com
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1235 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,018
Free School Meals
16.2% (165 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
English Attainment 8:
11.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
Ebacc English:
96.9%
Ebacc Entry:
6.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
82.5%
Ebacc Languages:
15.0%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.27
Progress 8 Range:
0.04 to 0.49
University Progression:
33.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
35.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
37.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
13.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
33%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
52 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
13.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.6 (+28.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.2 (+10.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.27 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
56 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
113
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,018 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Film Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring ALL to Excel"

Independence Aspiration Resilience Reflection Responsibility Respect Enquiry

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Kim Garland emphasizes Brimsham Green as an inclusive, welcoming community where belonging, respect and responsibility are central; the staff are focused on challenging curricula, developing independence and ensuring students are ready for future careers, with strong pastoral support and partnerships with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Coding Club Lego Club Read Aloud Manga Club Harry Potter Club Film Club Book Groups Choirs (including Senior Choir) School Bands Duke of Edinburgh Scheme Sports Leadership Language Leaders Student Librarian scheme House Council Digital Leaders Library Leaders Music Leaders

Sports

Dance Football Netball Rugby Athletics Rounders Cricket Cross Country

Facilities

Indoor sports hall Dance studio Outdoor hardcourts with floodlights Study Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum from KS3 to KS5 with breadth from Year 7 to Year 13 KS3 includes English, Mathematics, Science, ADT, Computing, Drama, Humanities (Geography, History, Religious Studies), Modern Foreign Languages (French or German), Music, PSHE and Physical Education Ebacc-compliant Key Stage 4 offer with GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science (Combined or separate Biology/Chemistry/Physics), a Language (French or German) and Humanities (Geography, History) Strong performing and visual arts focus with Art GCSE, Art Textiles GCSE, Dance BTEC, Drama GCSE, Music GCSE, Music Technology BTEC, Sport Science Cambridge National, plus Design Technology GCSE, Engineering BTEC, Computer Science GCSE, and Creative Media Extensive CEIAG with Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance; Mock Interview Day in Year 10; one-to-one careers guidance; progression to sixth form, FE and apprenticeships High emphasis on reading and literacy with use of the Study Centre, Reciprocal Reading, Lexonik programme for appropriate students, and a Fresh Start Secondary Literacy Programme House System and Tutor Time curriculum as drivers for leadership and wellbeing; regular student voice influences PSHRE and learning Sixth Form in collaboration with Chipping Sodbury School and Yate Academy (Cotswold Edge Sixth Form); three Level 3 courses per student; wide range of Level 3 qualifications (academic and vocational) and enrichment like EPQ; Duke of Edinburgh Bronze/Silver/Gold; UCAS and higher education destinations data Extensive enrichment and extracurricular programme including international trips, theatre productions, sports, music and leadership opportunities

SEND Provision

Brimsham Green School provides SEND support through a dedicated Supportive Education team and SENCO, with access to a range of services (including Educational Psychologists and counsellors) and a commitment to an inclusive curriculum; information is available in the SEND Policy and related documents on the SEND information pages.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are processed by South Gloucestershire Council with a planned admission number of 210. The school hosts Open Evenings/Brimsham LIVE for prospective families; in-year admissions are handled via the school with contact details provided for applications and forms.

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