SchoolScoresBradley Stoke Community School
Academy · All-through, ages 4 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9BS
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
261 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bristol comparisons use the 26 of its 47 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 36% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 71% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 112 parents whose child had been bullied 18th highest of 25 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 34% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 215 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 30% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 66% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
73% — 9 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
56% — 14 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.6 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
178 pupils in this year group.
98% — 5 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 53% | 36% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 35% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
102 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 20% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 48% | 43% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.2 | 30.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 229 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 | 14% | 43% | 40% |
| Psychology | 21 | 14% | 24% | 19% |
| Biology | 19 | 11% | 21% | 27% |
| History | 18 | 11% | 22% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 17 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Sociology | 15 | 7% | 27% | 20% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 12 | 17% | 17% | 26% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 11 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| English Literature | 11 | 9% | 9% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 10% | 50% | 30% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 10 | 0% | 10% | 24% |
| Physics | 10 | 0% | 20% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | 0% | 22% | 38% |
| English Language | 7 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Geography | 7 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 33% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Textiles), Law, Economics, Film Studies, Religious Studies, French, Polish, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
101 students in this year group.
88% — 9 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 23% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
117 students in this year group.
61% — 16 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 61% | 45% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 9% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 69% | 61% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Gloucestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 150 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 150 |
| Of those, offered a place | 139 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 423 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 86 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 2.4 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 42nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7% | 19.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 33% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5% | 14.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.7% | 13.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 76% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 62% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 94% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.0 | 18.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 30th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 28% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 10.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Patchway Community School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abbeywood Community School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Winterbourne Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tockington Manor School 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Orchard School Bristol 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bradley Stoke Community School's Ofsted rating?
Bradley Stoke Community School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bradley Stoke Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bradley Stoke Community School?
70% of the 261 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bradley Stoke Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bradley Stoke Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 150 families put Bradley Stoke Community School as their first choice for 150 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 139 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137753.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.