The Bishop David Brown School

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About The Bishop David Brown School


Name The Bishop David Brown School
Website http://www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mr James Rodgers
Address Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5RF
Phone Number 01932349696
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 748
Local Authority Surrey
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The head of school and leaders have quickly improved the school. They provide a good education for all pupils. The school is a calm and happy place for pupils to learn.

Pupils value their teachers highly. Relationships between pupils and staff are very respectful. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils.

They have rapidly improved pupils' attendance. Pupils appreciate the education they receive on a day-to-day basis. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge skilfully to provide good learning experiences for pupils.

As a result, pupils' outcomes are improving quickly in many subject areas. Leaders have developed outstandin...g provision for pupils' personal development and welfare. Pupils are very well cared for.

They feel safe at school. Pupils study a wide range of interesting subjects. They are well prepared for the next stages of their education.

Governors and trustees are highly skilled and knowledgeable. They work closely with school leaders to lead improvement. In recent years, disadvantaged pupils have not achieved good enough outcomes.

Pupils in this vulnerable group now make better progress. Pupils' outcomes in science and modern foreign languages are too variable. Leaders do not always accurately identify and evaluate the most effective school improvement strategies.

Information about this school

The Bishop David Brown School is smaller than the average-sized 11 to 16 secondary school. It converted to academy status in September 2015 and became a member of the Unity Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust of two secondary schools. The trustees of the Unity Schools Trust delegate some governance activities to a local governing body.

The trustees remain accountable for the educational standards of the school. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average.

The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is below the national average. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is above the national average. The school works with an alternative provider, North West Surrey Secondary Short Stay School.


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