Bradley Stoke Community School
Bristol, BS32 9BS · South Gloucestershire · all-through school
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2nd of 16 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 17 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 536 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.6 · 78 | 30% | 2.34 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.3 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bradley Stoke Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join choir, coding, book club, art club, gardening club, drumming, and yoga. Sports include karate, football, multi-sports, and dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,393 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,335. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Bradley Stoke Community School
Overview
Bradley Stoke Community School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and harmonious environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and part of the community. The report highlights that pupils enjoy school, attend well, and achieve well, moving on to appropriate destinations after their studies.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate an understanding of school values, behaving in ways that show they are ‘kind, ready and the best you’.
- The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with teachers possessing strong subject knowledge and effectively correcting misconceptions.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with effective support for those needing help and older pupils engaging with texts that broaden their understanding of society.
- Clear behaviour routines allow pupils to focus on learning, with instances of poor behaviour usually stopped quickly.
- A varied enrichment offer, including visits and clubs, supports pupils’ wider character development and future career choices.
Areas to improve
- The planned curriculum is not yet being taught to all year groups in key stage 3, meaning aspects are ‘not yet fully embedded’.
- The proportion of pupils following a ‘strongly academic curriculum in key stage 4 is low’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.1 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6 |
| 2025/26 | 52.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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