The Bishop David Brown School

URN: 142284 • Woking GU21 5RF

Overview

Name
The Bishop David Brown School
URN
142284
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
46.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michael del Rio (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01932349696
Website
Visit
Address
Albert Drive, Woking GU21 5RF

Summary

The Bishop David Brown School is a mixed secondary academy located in Woking, Surrey, with a current enrolment of 805 students, exceeding its capacity of 750. The school is part of the Unity Schools Trust and is dedicated to enabling all students to excel in their educational pursuits. The ethos of the school emphasizes inclusivity and support for diverse learning needs, fostering an environment where every pupil can thrive.

The curriculum at Bishop David Brown School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, preparing students for future academic and career opportunities. The school encourages a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility, aiming to equip students with essential skills and knowledge.

With 27.3% of students eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing the needs of its community and ensuring that all students have access to quality education and resources. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to enhance the educational experience and support student development. For more information, visit their website at www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
750
Pupils
805
Boys
393
Girls
412
FSM %
27.30
Open date
2015-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 805 393 412 750 27.30
2024-09-11 780 401 379 750 26.70
2023-09-11 690 333 357 750 21.00
2022-09-11 690 333 357 750 21.00
2021-09-11 610 298 312 722 21.20
2020-09-11 622 290 332 722 15.20

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