Bedminster Down School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bedminster Down School
Address: Donald Road, Bedminster Down
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS13 7DQ
Telephone Number: 0117 353 2800
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Futura Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Futura Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Davies
Capacity: 1080
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1022 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.4%

Location and administration

URN: 138204
DfE Number: 801/4037
UKPRN: 10035961
UPRN: 272984
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol South (E14001135)
Electoral Ward: Bishopsworth (E05010889)

Easting & Northing: 356952E, 169373N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 20.5" N 2° 37' 13.33" W
Plus Code: 9C3VC9CH+WV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Sabrina Bidgood Gittings - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Ms Lucy Culliford - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Simon Dowland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Ms Kate Long - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2027.
  • Mrs Trina Shane - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Weeks - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.