Bradon Forest School

A good academy converter school in Wiltshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bradon Forest School.

Swindon, SN54AT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 70.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
28 February 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
The Peak
Purton
Swindon, SN54AT
Phone
1793770570
Website
bradonforest.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142316
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AT
Website
http://www.bradonforest.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Capacity
1,260 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
916
Free School Meals
15.9% (146 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.8 (+18.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.0 (+6.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
153
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
916 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

challenge aspiration respect resilience excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Haines welcomes visitors and describes Bradon Forest School as providing an excellent education for all students in a supportive environment, emphasising the five core values of challenge, aspiration, respect, resilience and excellence.

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