Bridgnorth Endowed School

A good academy converter school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bridgnorth Endowed School.

Bridgnorth, WV164ER Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 64.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Northgate
Bridgnorth, WV164ER
Phone
1746762103
Website
bridgnorthendowed.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139143
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Northgate, Bridgnorth, WV16 4ER
Website
http://bridgnorthendowed.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
590
Free School Meals
12.2% (72 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.7 (+12.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.4 (+5.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
98
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
590 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Trust Aspiration Respect Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Michael Penn, Headteacher, welcomes visitors to Bridgnorth Endowed and emphasizes a focus on students’ pastoral and academic development, aiming to challenge and support pupils to achieve their potential, guided by the school’s values of kindness, trust, aspiration, respect and resilience, in a student-centred environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh's Award School Council

Sports

Cricket

Facilities

Old Hall Library Classrooms Specialist Classrooms Drama Studio Music Rooms Art & Ceramic Studio Sports Pitches Playgrounds & School Field On-site Leisure Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced Key Stage 3 curriculum (Years 7–9) with core subjects (English, Maths, Science); humanities (Geography, History, RE); Languages (French and Spanish); Design Technology; Creative Arts including Physical Education. Key Stage 4 options include English Baccalaureate (GCSEs in English, Mathematics, Science, the Humanities and a Modern Foreign Language) with additional options in Technology and Creative Arts.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After-School Programme runs from 15:15 to 17:00 with after-school clubs; the school day ends at 15:15 but clubs run until 17:00; the school operates a rotating two-week timetable with 25 teaching hours per week and each lesson lasting 60 minutes.

Admissions Criteria

Bridgnorth Endowed is an open access co-educational comprehensive school for children aged 11 to 16 with a maximum intake of 120 pupils each September. Oversubscription criteria are detailed in the Admissions Policy. Year 7 admissions for 2025 via Shropshire School Admissions; in-year admissions via Shropshire Council Synergy Website; appeals via Shropshire Council.

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