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Bullers Wood School
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- Bromley BR7 5LJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils typically achieve very well in a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school鈥檚 friendly ethos is reflected in excellent behaviour and positive relationships.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive professional development to improve their practices.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development ensures that teachers are addressing issues.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage via Ofsted Parent View and other school events.
Communication: School communicates about pupils' progress and events through various channels.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are vigilant and manage conflicts effectively ensuring safety and respect.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have put in place professional development to address curriculum implementation issues.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, and staff are vigilant.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils show respect and trust staff for any concerns, ensuring a safe environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Several opportunities for pupils in sports and personal interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor facilities support physical and mental well-being activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students are well-prepared for further education, employment, or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for SEND is improving but needs consistent application.
Subjects Offered: A broad range of subjects is offered, including meeting the English Baccalaureate requirements.
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Bullers Wood School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1572 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Bullers Wood School is a coeducational comprehensive girls' school with a mixed sixth form that offers an exceptional, engaging, and all-encompassing education built on traditional values and a welcoming, family-like attitude that are at the centre of everything we do.
The accomplishments of our students over many years are evidence of this, as shown by their outstanding academic performance, their numerous and varied extracurricular successes, and their character traits.
The entire community is motivated by the school's pervasive "can-do" culture.
Rich possibilities are provided for students to find their niche, achieve achievement, and boost their self-confidence both within and outside of the academic programme.
Each student is happy, cared for, and known by staff thanks to our strong pastoral care system, which enables students to grow into well-rounded young women and men.
Our students take advantage of a variety of trips across the nation and abroad that give them experiences that advance and broaden their education.
London's theatres, museums, and galleries offer a wealth of opportunities for pupils to enhance their in-class study.
The most daring embark on World Challenge treks and go further away, working on community and environmental projects in locations like China and Madagascar.
We received an Ofsted rating of "Outstanding" in 2011, and since then, the school has improved greatly in many areas.
Bullers Wood is generally regarded as one of the top schools in the region and country for GCSE and A Level achievement.
Bullers Wood School offers a stimulating environment for learning and working.
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The accomplishments of our students over many years are evidence of this, as shown by their outstanding academic performance, their numerous and varied extracurricular successes, and their character traits.
The entire community is motivated by the school's pervasive "can-do" culture.
Rich possibilities are provided for students to find their niche, achieve achievement, and boost their self-confidence both within and outside of the academic programme.
Each student is happy, cared for, and known by staff thanks to our strong pastoral care system, which enables students to grow into well-rounded young women and men.
Our students take advantage of a variety of trips across the nation and abroad that give them experiences that advance and broaden their education.
London's theatres, museums, and galleries offer a wealth of opportunities for pupils to enhance their in-class study.
The most daring embark on World Challenge treks and go further away, working on community and environmental projects in locations like China and Madagascar.
We received an Ofsted rating of "Outstanding" in 2011, and since then, the school has improved greatly in many areas.
Bullers Wood is generally regarded as one of the top schools in the region and country for GCSE and A Level achievement.
Bullers Wood School offers a stimulating environment for learning and working.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.80% | 35.00% | 19.40% |
| 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 55.4 | 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 | 63% | 37.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 51.09% | 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 | 82% | 40.61% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 19.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 27.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.08 | 3.45 | 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 | 98% | 93.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.45% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 18.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 80% | 58.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 1.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.35% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 56.2 | 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 | 62% | 39.67% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 51.45% | 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 | 79% | 39.27% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 22.82% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 29.48% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.22 | 3.46 | 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 | 95% | 94.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 92.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 21.85% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 59.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.3% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.9% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.75% | 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 | 0.61 | 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 | 56 | 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 | 58% 2 | 30.76% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 3 | 42.74% | 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 | 78% | 29.32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 5 | 15.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 20.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.15 | 2.88 | 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 | 96% | 93.85% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 156 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 18.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 59.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.05% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 56.1 | 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 | 56% | 30.66% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 2 | 42.89% | 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 | 86% | 28.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 8 | 15.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% 6 | 21% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.28 | 2.89 | 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 | 97% | 90.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 80.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 62.37% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.63% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.89% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 53.6 | 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 | 56% | 33.09% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 47.81% | 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 | 75% | 34.34% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 20.81% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 23.19% | 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 | 96% | 89.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 18.78% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 62.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.94% | 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 | 33.11 | 31.77 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.99 | 32.77 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.80% | 19.32% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 227 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 61.65% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.94% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 20.35% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.94% | 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 | 35.32 | 33.75 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.95 | 33.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.8% | 17.65% | 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 | 240 | 272 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 61% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 17.06% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.12% | 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 | 30.73 2 | 29.13 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.52 2 | 28.68 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.4% | 12.23% | 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 | 230 | 248 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 56.69% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.38% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 23.31% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 8.94% | 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 | 32.73 1 | 31.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.72 | 30.17 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 14.82% | 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 36.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.47% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 18.93% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7% | 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 | 31.62 | 29.86 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.88 | 29.25 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.6% | 14.14% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 35 | 36.27% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 20.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 5.2% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bullers Wood School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1