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Brimsham Green School
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- Yate BS37 7LB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is largely positive but some inconsistencies remain.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive suitable training to develop their practice.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide extensive training for subject and pastoral leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: Quality of teaching is typically good but inconsistent across subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors invite pupils to attend meetings and often involve them in action research projects.
Communication: The majority of parents feel well informed about their children鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are positive about their children's experience at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are reflective, honest, and committed to improving academic standards.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders challenge weaker practice and focus on sustainable actions for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say incidents of bullying are not common and are dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils understand how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Leaders ensure pupils have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders promote leadership at all levels and encourage pupil participation.
Career Counselling Services: Younger pupils are less confident about guidance for their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students make good progress in the sixth form but some felt unprepared for post-16 study.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported and make good progress from their starting points.
Subjects Offered: The proportion of pupils entered for the EBacc combination of subjects is below national average.
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Brimsham Green School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1018 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thanks for visiting Brimsham Green School. Inspiring excellence in all kids is a goal shared by all of us. We firmly believe that the potential of our students is limitless, and it is our duty to foster that potential in order to help them and the rest of the faculty and staff achieve more than they ever imagined. How then do we put this into practise? We advocate for qualities and abilities that are significant to us, like self-control, tolerance, and respect. In our diverse school community, we celebrate individuality in order to better understand one another. The most important thing is that we create motivated, independent, and hardworking students. We value traits like self-assurance and ambition. Above all things though we recognise that teaching and learning doesn't just happen in classrooms, or stop at the school gate, so we actively collaborate with parents and community projects to provide our pupils the very greatest opportunities to achieve. Ultimately we are glad that our students leave us with the personal characteristics and intellectual qualifications to enjoy happy, successful lives, achieving more than they believed possible!.
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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 | 0.09 | 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 | 46.1 | 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 | 42% | 29.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 45.65% | 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 | 13% | 19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.79 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 94.2% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 83.4% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 32.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 27.8% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 9.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 6.15% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 42% | 34.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 50% | 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 | 21% | 23.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.41% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 3.15 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 88% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 80.8% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 28.6% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 10.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.6% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.15% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.9% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 39% 2 | 28.85% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 46.35% | 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 | 24% | 25.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 4 | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 8 | 13.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.89 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 86.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 77.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 32.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 26.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 8.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.56% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 45.2 | 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 | 37% 12 | 28.94% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 3 | 47.06% | 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 | 11% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 15 | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 16 | 12.11% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.93 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 79.85% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 68.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 31.54% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.15% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 7.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 46.4 | 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 | 49% | 27.47% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 44.29% | 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 | 30% | 19.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 10.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 11.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 85.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 73.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 31.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 36.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 2.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.4% | 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 | 32.66 | 27.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.02 | 26.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.40% | 12.13% | 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 | 61 | 166 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 49.08% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.85% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 28.92% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.08% | 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 | 37.12 | 30.19 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.33 | 29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 12.74% | 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 | 63 | 216 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 47.54% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.62% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 27.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.92% | 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 | 28.51 1 | 27.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.81 | 24.86 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.3% | 6.4% | 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 | 68 | 266 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 48.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 28.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9% | 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 | 29.31 2 | 23.9 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.46 3 | 24.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.9% | 5.07% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 47.1% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 29% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.4% | 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 | 31.98 | 21.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.21 | 23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 5.64% | 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 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 55.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 10.57% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 24.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brimsham Green School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
