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Backwell School

URN: 136722

Address: Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX
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Rating and reports

Inspection outcome

The overall outcome of the inspection on 28 January 2020 was:

Good

Quality of education:

Good

Behaviour and attitudes:

Good

Personal development:

Good

Leadership and management:

Good

Sixth form provision:

Good

Good

All reports

  1. Full inspection: GoodFull inspection, PDF - 11 February 2020
  2. Full inspection: OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 17 June 2013
  3. Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012
  4. Opened
  5. Previously Backwell School Closed

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About Backwell School

  • Type: Academy
  • Boarding: No
  • Religious character: Does Not Apply
  • Local authority: North Somerset

Pupils

  • Age Range: 11 - 18
  • Gender: Mixed
  • Number of pupils: 1630
  • School capacity: 1728

Location

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  • Address: Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX
  • Region: South West

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