Backwell School
URN: 136722 • Bristol BS48 3BX
Overview
- Name
- Backwell School
- URN
- 136722
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Nunes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01275463371
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Bristol BS48 3BX
Summary
Backwell School, located in Bristol, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 1,597 students and a capacity of 1,728. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence while fostering a friendly and inclusive community. It emphasizes the importance of respect and tolerance, aiming to develop students' moral values alongside their academic achievements.
The school offers a broad curriculum that extends beyond traditional subjects, providing various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities. Backwell School is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership Multi-Academy Trust, which enhances continuity for students transitioning from primary to secondary education and promotes the sharing of best practices among educators.
Backwell School prioritises student wellbeing and mental health, offering support for those experiencing anxiety or other related issues. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the pastoral team for guidance and assistance. The school’s ethos revolves around creating a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school offers a broad curriculum that extends beyond traditional subjects, providing various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities. Backwell School is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership Multi-Academy Trust, which enhances continuity for students transitioning from primary to secondary education and promotes the sharing of best practices among educators.
Backwell School prioritises student wellbeing and mental health, offering support for those experiencing anxiety or other related issues. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the pastoral team for guidance and assistance. The school’s ethos revolves around creating a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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- Absence and Sickness (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (74.3)
- Gordano School (69.5)
- Chew Valley School (68.9)
- Bristol Free School (67.7)
- Redland Green School (67.5)
Key details
- LA
- North Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1728
- Pupils
- 1597
- Boys
- 835
- Girls
- 762
- FSM %
- 8.70
- Open date
- 2011-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1597 | 835 | 762 | 1728 | 8.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1630 | 846 | 784 | 1728 | 8.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1725 | 877 | 848 | 1728 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1725 | 877 | 848 | 1728 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1718 | 866 | 852 | 1728 | 7.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1732 | 851 | 881 | 1728 | 6.10 |
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