Bridgnorth Endowed School
Bridgnorth, WV16 4ER · Shropshire · secondary school
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8th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 665 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 37.4 · 31 | 30% | 0.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.24 · 32 | 25% | 0.79 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.7 · 32 | 10% | 0.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bridgnorth Endowed School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.4, against a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at -0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the BES TV Channel, play swimming, squash, netball or tennis, learn guitar, piano/keyboard, drums or singing, and go on a Snowdon Climb trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 601 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are taken to manage the current over-capacity situation? How is the BES TV Channel integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Bridgnorth Endowed School
Overview
Bridgnorth Endowed School provides a “Good” quality of education within an “inclusive and aspirational environment.” Pupils benefit from a strengthened, ambitious curriculum and a calm atmosphere where they “behave well” and feel safe. The school has successfully improved outcomes and widened opportunities for personal development since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a culture defined by values such as “kindness, trust, aspiration, resilience and respect,” fostering positive relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced,” helping pupils to “know and remember more” and make clear links to prior knowledge.
- There is a strong focus on literacy, with appropriate support for reading fluency and exposure to “diverse reading material.”
- Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education effectively prepares pupils for life in modern Britain, including issues of online safety and equality.
- Staff enjoy a “collaborative and open working culture,” supported by leaders who remain mindful of workload while driving improvement.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding consistently before moving on to new learning to prevent “gaps in pupils’ understanding” and misconceptions.
- The school needs to improve the accurate identification of needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they receive appropriate support.
- The school must meet the requirements of the provider access legislation to ensure pupils are exposed to a wider range of career and technical education opportunities.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff take bullying seriously and pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.4 |
| 2025/26 | 42.7 |
| 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
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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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