Backwell: Facts, Discussion Forum, and Encyclopedia Article

All Topics

Backwell

	Email		Print
	Bookmark		Link

	Backwell
	Home Discussion
	Topics Backwell Topic Home Backwell is a suburban villageVillage A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas.... in North SomersetNorth Somerset North Somerset is a unitary authority in England.... , EnglandEngland England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom.... with a population of 5,455. It is 7 miles (11 km) south west of BristolBristol Bristol is a city, unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, 115 miles west of London and located at ... , on the A370A370 road The A370 is a primary road in England running from Bristol to Weston-super-Mare and on to East Brent in Somerset.... to Weston-super-MareWeston-super-Mare Weston-super-Mare is an English seaside resort town in North Somerset, population 71,758.... . It includes the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green and Farleigh. The village has a long history, appearing in the Domesday BookDomesday Book *Domesday Book* , was the record of the great survey of England completed in 1086, executed for William the Conqueror.... in 1086 with the name 'Bacoile' meaning 'The Well back on the Hill'. The WellWater well * Hydrogeology* Hydrology* Water resources... is still in existence. Nearby are NailseaFacts About Nailsea Nailsea is a town in North Somerset, England, about 13 km to the South West of Bristol and about 23 km to the North East of ... , Flax BourtonFacts About Flax Bourton Flax Bourton is a village in North Somerset, England, situated on the edge of Nailsea Moor five miles south west of Bristol ... , YattonYatton Yatton is a village in North Somerset, England.... , Brockley and Barrow GurneyBarrow Gurney Barrow Gurney is a village in North Somerset, England, situated on the A38 road five miles south west of Bristol city centre... . Education The largest junior schoolJunior school A junior school is a type of school which caters for children, usually between the ages of 7 and 11.... in Backwell is Backwell Church of England Junior School, which provides education to 240 children aged between 7 and 11. The school is highly praised by OfSTEDOffice for Standards in Education The Office for Standards in Education is a non-ministerial government department, established in 1993 under the Education Ac... and performs consistently well in the league tableLeague table A league table is a chart or list which compares sports teams, institutions or companies by ranking them in order of ability... s . In addition there is West Leigh Infant School which covers reception and Key Stage 1Key Stage 1 Key Stage 1 is the legal term for the two years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Ye... . A private primary schoolPrivate school Summary Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local, state, or national government, which retain ... , Fairfield PNEU, is also located in the village, which also boasts high results. The secondary schoolSecondary school Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling, known ... , Backwell SchoolBackwell School Backwell School is a comprehensive school in Backwell, North Somerset, England, part of England's state education system.... , consistently features high in the league tableLeague table A league table is a chart or list which compares sports teams, institutions or companies by ranking them in order of ability... s for GCSEGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education The General Certificate of Secondary Education is the name of a set of British qualifications, taken by secondary school stu... results, and is recognised as one of the best state schools in North Somerset. Pupils travel to the school from surrounding areas, such as Bristol and Yatton, by public transportPublic transport Public transport, public transportation, public transit or mass transit comprises all transport systems in... or school coach. The school has 1641 pupils. The school used to be a Secondary ModernSecondary modern school A Secondary Modern School was a type of secondary school that existed in Britain from 1944 until the early 1970s under the T... until the abolition of the Tripartite SystemTripartite System Overview The Tripartite System, known colloquially as the grammar school system, was the structure by which Britain's secondary educa... . Alumni include Richard OttawayRichard Ottaway Richard Geoffrey James Ottaway is a British Conservative politician, and Member of Parliament for Croydon South.... , member of ParliamentMember of Parliament A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament.... for Croydon SouthCroydon South (UK Parliament constituency) Croydon South is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, covering the so... , Grant Marshall aka. Daddy GDaddy G Daddy G is the pseudonym of Massive Attack group member Grant Marshall.... of the pop group Massive AttackMassive Attack Massive Attack are a trip hop band from Bristol, UK.... , author Joel McIverJoel McIver Joel McIver is a British author specialising in music and film.... , designer Ella Doran, and the cricket Test Match umpire Mervyn KitchenMervyn Kitchen Mervyn John Kitchen , was an English first class cricketer and international umpire.... . Transport Many residents of Backwell commute daily to Bristol by car via the A370, and public transportPublic transport Public transport, public transportation, public transit or mass transit comprises all transport systems in... — the First Group operates the local busBus A bus is a large automobile intended to carry numerous persons in addition to the driver and sometimes a conductor.... es. Backwell is close to the M5 motorwayM5 motorway The M5 is a motorway in England. It runs from the M6 near Wednesbury to Exeter in Devon.... . Nailsea and Backwell railway stationNailsea and Backwell railway station Nailsea and Backwell railway station is a station located between the town of Nailsea and the village of Backwell in south-w... is managed by First Great WesternFirst Great Western First Great Western is the operating name of First Greater Western Ltd, a British train operating company owned by Fir... . Over the decades its name has alternated between its current name and simply 'Nailsea', even though it is in Backwell. The station is only staffed during rush hour. The journey time to Bristol Temple Meads is 11 minutes; London Paddington takes two hours without changes. The direct service to London makes the village popular with commuters willing to spend four hours a day travelling by train. The car park at the station is full by 7:00 on weekdays. In recent years the number of services direct to London have been reduced. Bristol International AirportBristol International Airport Bristol International Airport is the main commercial airport serving the city of Bristol and the surrounding area ... at LulsgateLulsgate Lulsgate is a location in North Somerset.... is 3 miles (5 km) away by road. The airport serves both domestic and international routes, and is one of easyJetEasyJet irline=easyJet\|logo=EasyJet_logo.PNG\|logo_size=200px\|... 's hub airports. External links