Open Other Secondary Mixed

Bedminster Down School

Donald Road, Bristol, BS13 7DQ
Part of: BEDMINSTER DOWN SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Bedminster Down School
Bristol, BS13 7DQ
1,029 Pupils
1,080 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
38.40% FSM %
563 Boys
466 Girls
About Bedminster Down School

Bedminster Down School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bristol, Bristol, City of, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,029 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,080. Current headteacher: Louise Davies.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bristol, City of
Region South West
Administrative District Bristol, City of
Parliamentary Constituency Bristol South
Ward Bishopsworth
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 FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-06-2012
UKPRN 10035961
URN 138204
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Weeks Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2018 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sabrina Bidgood Gittings Local Governor 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Lucy Culliford Local Governor 26/11/2023 25/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Davies Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Simon Dowland Local Governor 01/12/2018 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Jeffery Local Governor 01/12/2018 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kate Long Local Governor 26/11/2023 25/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Trina Shane Local Governor 01/12/2018 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bedminster Down School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bristol, Bristol, City of.
Bedminster Down School has 1,029 pupils, with a capacity of 1,080.
Bedminster Down School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Bedminster Down School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Bedminster Down School is Mrs Louise Davies.
Bedminster Down School is at Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ, in the Bristol, City of local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Bedminster Down School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bedminster Down School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Davies
Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ
01173532800
www.bedminsterdown.org.uk
Location
BS13 7DQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138204
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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