Brimsham Green School
Bristol, BS37 7LB · South Gloucestershire · secondary school
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4th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 923 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 51.0 · 65 | 30% | 1.94 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 25% | 1.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.3 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brimsham Green School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.9, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.27 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,095 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,235. 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 maintain progress in English and maths? What specific opportunities exist for students to extend their Duke of Edinburgh Award participation?
What Ofsted said about Brimsham Green School
Overview
Brimsham Green School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report highlights a calm environment where pupils are respectful and feel a strong sense of ‘belonging’. Staff are described as ‘highly ambitious’ for all pupils, with a curriculum that is broad, well-delivered, and successfully adapted for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum design and delivery are strong, with a wide range of subjects including arts, sports, and vocational options.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, explain concepts clearly, and use high-quality resources to enhance learning.
- Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and well supported, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum.
- Support for struggling readers is effective, with well-trained staff providing targeted help.
- Governors have ‘exceptionally strong oversight’ and leaders are ‘ethically driven’ and meticulous in evaluating school performance.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure consistent implementation of procedures for dealing with unkind language, as some pupils feel it goes unchecked.
- Work to tackle poor attendance has not yet had a positive impact on all groups; too many pupils are severely or persistently absent.
- Staff training is needed to ensure misconceptions are addressed quickly in all subjects, as this is not yet the case everywhere.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.2 |
| 2024/25 | 44.9 |
| 2025/26 | 48.3 |
| 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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