Located in Bridgnorth, Bridgnorth Endowed School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Bridgnorth Endowed School currently has around 602 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 29% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Northgate, Bridgnorth, WV16 4ER
Website: http://bridgnorthendowed.co.uk/
Telephone: 01746762103
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Shropshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Michael Penn
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139143

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 602
Number of Boys: 311
Number of Girls: 291

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British95.30%574
White and Asian1.70%10
Other White1.20%7
Unclassified0.80%5
Indian0.30%2
White and Black Caribbean0.20%1
Other Mixed0.20%1
Other Asian0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.46)
Of the 96 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 95 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.25
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
60%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
39%
Local authority average
41%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
43.4
Local authority average
45.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.0
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW
2out of 4 306 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Innage Gardens , WV16 4HW
- not rated 306 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bridgnorth County Infant School
Innage Lane , WV16 4HL
- not rated 351 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Innage Lane , WV16 4HL
- not rated 454 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Innage Lane , WV16 4HL
3out of 4 454 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Northgate , WV16 4ER
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Northgate , WV16 4ER
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Oldbury Wells School
Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD
- not rated 943 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oldbury Wells School
Oldbury Wells , WV16 5JD
3out of 4 943 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.