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Brimsham Green School

South Gloucestershire, BS37 7LBSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.27
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
190 1st-choice / 198 places
Ranking
#911
of 3,141 nationally

About Brimsham Green School

If you're a parent weighing up Brimsham Green School, the first thing you'll notice is that other parents are overwhelmingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, 86% of the 130 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a strong signal. The school is also clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 351 applications for 198 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1. 77, with 190 first-preference offers made. Digging into the survey detail, 88% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 89% felt their child does well. On behaviour, 80% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved, and a striking 91% agreed there's a good range of subjects available. The school also scores well on communication, with 91% of parents saying they're kept informed about how their child is doing.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBroad Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 7LB
HeadteacherKim Garland
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Number of Pupils1,051
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity1,051 / 1,235 (85% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 130 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brimsham Green School

Brimsham Green School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.