Bedminster Down School vs Manor Wood School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Bedminster Down School
Bristol
Manor Wood School
Bristol
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–16
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Bristol, City of
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1022
18
Capacity
1080
80
Occupancy
95%
23%
FSM %
38.4%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Feb 2025
Jun 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
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Attainment 8
37.0
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
28%
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KS2 Reading
-
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KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
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