Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) has reported “positive progress” in this year’s GCSE examination results, with several metrics showing an improvement from last year. It says 73 percent of students achieved five or more Grades at 4 or above, and 58 percent five or more Grades at 5 or above, both figures being an improvement compared to summer 2023.
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Bradley Stoke Post-16 students celebrate “outstanding” results
Students at Bradley Stoke Community School are celebrating their achievements in A-level and vocational qualifications following the publication of assessment results earlier today (Thursday 15th August). A press release put out by the school describes the results as “outstanding” and reports that 22 percent of all A-level grades awarded were at A*-A, and 50 percent in the range A*-B.
Continue readingOfsted inspectors confirm Baileys Court Primary is a ‘good’ school
Ofsted has confirmed Baileys Court Primary’s standing as a ‘good’ school, following a visit by inspectors in February. In his report, lead inspector Ben Jordan describes Baileys Court as a “warm and welcoming school” which “celebrates the variety of cultures and languages in its community at every opportunity”. Pupils at the school were found to be “polite and well mannered”.
Continue readingOfsted inspectors find BSCS has maintained its status as a ‘good’ school
Senior staff at Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) say they are “delighted” that Ofsted has confirmed that the all-through academy “continues to be a good school” following a visit by inspectors last November. The latest Ofsted visit came more than five years after the school was given an overall grading of ‘good’, with some ‘outstanding’ aspects, at its last inspection in May 2018.
Continue readingCommunity School’s new headteacher reflects on first term in charge
Bradley Stoke Community School’s new headteacher, Sophie Francis, has completed her first term in charge since taking over the reins from Peter Lynch in September. Speaking to the Journal, she said she is passionate about comprehensive education and aims is to give each student “the very best opportunities to be the best they can be”.
Continue readingLocal school needs your vote in finals of wildlife gardening competition!
A Bradley Stoke school has made it through to the finals of Avon Wildlife Trust’s 2023 Wildlife Gardening Competition and is asking members of the local community to vote for it. Wheatfield Primary School has been recognised regionally for its wildlife-friendly approach in managing its school grounds and it is now showcasing simple wildlife projects that can make an impact on our local environment.
Continue readingBradley Stoke Community School “delighted” with GCSE students’ achievements
Students at Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) are celebrating some “great” results in their GCSE assessments, despite experiencing several years of disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The proportion of students achieving both English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above was 70 percent (compared to 82 percent in 2019)…
Continue readingBradley Stoke students celebrate achievements in Post-16 qualifications
Students at Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) are celebrating their achievements in A-level and vocational qualifications following the publication of assessment results earlier today (Thursday 17th August). For many of the students in this cohort it was their first experience of sitting public examinations as their GCSE examinations two years ago were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Continue readingADVERTORIAL: 25th Anniversary for the Bradley Stoke Kumon Centre!
The Kumon Bradley Stoke Study Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is offering a special discounted registration rate of £25 from 25th June to 25th July 2023 for the first 25 students who sign up. Instructor Sarah Nutchey has nurtured more than 1,400 students through the Kumon maths and English programme since the centre’s opening in 1998.
Continue readingChannel 4 workshops offers BSCS students insight into TV & broadcasting careers
Bradley Stoke Community School has become the first school in the South West to host new 4Schools workshops. The Channel 4 initiative, which launched last year, is aimed at inspiring students to explore careers in TV and broadcasting. It motivates young people to picture themselves in the creative sector by bringing to life the breadth of opportunity available.
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