Bradon Forest School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Swindon, Wiltshire
SN5 4AT
Composite score
60.1

About Bradon Forest School

Bradon Forest School is a secondary school in Swindon, Wiltshire, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 931 pupils aged 11 to 16 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. In the most recent GCSE results, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1, broadly in line with the national average of 46. That marks an improvement of 2.1 points in its Attainment 8 score on the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 37% of secondary schools nationally.

45% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 69% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,185
National rank
#100
In South West
#9
In Wiltshire
Top 37%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
48.1
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
45%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
69%
% EBacc grade 5+
27%
EBacc average points score
4.39

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 931 % FSM ever-6 18.6% % EAL 6.3% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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