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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Become a Governor (governance)
- UST Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Alumni (calendar)
- Unity Schools Trust (other)
- Admissions (other)
- BDB School Level Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- UST Level Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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