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The Bishop David Brown School

Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5RF
Part of: UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Bishop David Brown School
Woking, GU21 5RF
805 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
27.30% FSM %
393 Boys
412 Girls
About The Bishop David Brown School

Located in Woking (GU21 5RF), The Bishop David Brown School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Surrey.

It has 805 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Charlotte Venter.

Data for The Bishop David Brown School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Woking
Parliamentary Constituency Woking
Ward Canalside
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-11-2015
UKPRN 10053911
URN 142284
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Laura Cook Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2017 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jenny Butcher Local Governor 11/07/2023 10/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Susan Dinmore Local Governor 21/10/2019 20/10/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Veronica Ellul Local Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Simon Freeman Local Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Sam Gilmour Local Governor 11/10/2023 10/10/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Bhupesh Gujela Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Neelam Kedia Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Natalie Maclean Local Governor 02/06/2025 01/06/2029 Appointed by trustees
Sioban O'Connor Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Charlotte Venter Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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1.52 km • Addlestone
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1.63 km • Woking
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bishop David Brown School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Woking, Surrey.
The Bishop David Brown School has 805 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
The Bishop David Brown School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Bishop David Brown School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Bishop David Brown School is Ms Charlotte Venter.
The Bishop David Brown School is at Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5RF, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Bishop David Brown School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Bishop David Brown School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Charlotte Venter
Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5RF
01932349696
www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk
Location
GU21 5RF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142284
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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