The Bishop David Brown School is a secondary school in Woking, 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Bishop David Brown School currently has around 805 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 27.3% 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 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 27.7% , followed by other white at 12.4%
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 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 77% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5RF |
| Website: | www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01932349696 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Charlotte Venter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142284 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/01/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 805 |
| Number of Boys: | 393 |
| Number of Girls: | 412 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.70% | 279 |
| Pakistani | 27.70% | 223 |
| Other White | 12.40% | 100 |
| Other Asian | 6.50% | 52 |
| African | 4.00% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 23 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmere Community Primary School Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmere Primary Academy Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marist Catholic Primary School Old Woking Road , KT14 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marist Catholic Primary School Old Woking Road , KT14 6HS | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Monument Primary Academy Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrford Middle School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook School Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook School Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School 143 Old Woking Road , Pyrford GU22 8PD | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SJ | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrford Centre Engliff Lane , Pyrford GU22 8SU | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| International School of London (Surrey) Limited 182 Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.