Bishop David Brown School

The Bishop David Brown School is a mixed secondary school located in Woking, Surrey, England. Its former name is Sheerwater Secondary School. In 1982 Sheerwater Secondary School merged with the Queen Elizabeth II School and changed its name to the Bishop David Brown School. The school is commonly referred to as BDBPreviously a community school administered by Surrey County Council, in October 2015 The Bishop David Brown School was converted to academy status. The school is now part of the Unity Schools Trust, but continues to coordinate with Surrey County Council for admissions.In the Summer of 2017, the headmaster, Stuart Shepard, retired after 12 years at the school. He was replaced by the new Headmaster, Mr James Rodgers, who took over the school in the first term of the 2017-18 year.OfstedThe 2007 OFSTED inspection states "The school is inspiring, motivating and caring". The school, previously in special measures, was rated as "Good" at that time. The most recent inspection in May 2011 rated the school as Grade 3 - Satisfactory.Notable former pupilsRick Buckler - drummer with The JamBruce Foxton - bass player with The JamJilly Johnson - an early Page 3 GirlRick Parfitt - guitarist with Status QuoRichard Shaw - footballer Crystal PalaceRichard Short - actorPaul Weller - member of The Jam