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Bedminster Down School
Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol BS13 7DQ
Bedminster Down School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,050 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In April 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Futura Learning Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Wellsway School, IKB Academy, Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, Clevedon School and Chilton Trinity School.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Progress.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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