Backwell School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Bristol, BS48 3BX
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
1 of 11 in North Somerset
Pupils
1,595
First preferences per place
1.05
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 53.4 | 52.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 57% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 62% | 62% | 64% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 | 0.21 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Nailsea School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 30% in England
- Gordano School · 4.2 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- St Katherine's School · 4.8 mi · Report card · Top 38% in England
- Clevedon School · 4.9 mi · Good · Top 33% in England
- Ashton Park School · 5.0 mi · Good · Top 41% in England
- Bedminster Down School · 5.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
The neighbourhood
Backwell School is in Backwell & Flax Bourton (typical home £584,995, crime very low).
What is Backwell School's Ofsted rating?
Backwell School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Backwell School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Backwell School is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.