Backwell School, based in North Somerset, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Backwell School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | , North Somerset, BS48 3BX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Julian Baldwin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 132005 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1697 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leigh Infant School Westfield Drive , Backwell BS48 3NG | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leigh Infant School Westfield Drive , Backwell BS48 3NG | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Backwell Church of England Junior School Church Lane , Backwell BS48 3JJ | - not rated | 818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Backwell Church of England Junior School Church Lane , Backwell BS48 3JJ | - not rated | 818 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Station Road , BS48 4PD | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backwell School Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Backwell School , Backwell BS48 3BX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nailsea School Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nailsea School Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield PNEU School Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.