Bridgwater College Academy

Bridgwater

State

All-through

Mixed, 3-16 years

#3519

National Ranking in GCSE Performance

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

#3519

National Ranking in GCSE Performance

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Academic Excellence

Outstanding GCSE results, primary school performance, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#3519

GCSE

#14003

Primary School

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#3519

in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)8%

Grade 7 (A)8%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)16%

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Requires Improvement

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour and Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Latest Graded Inspection Details

Publication Date

28 June 2023

Inspection Number

10256612

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Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

Primary School Performance

Comprehensive academic achievements and performance metrics

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Summary

#14003

in England

Excellence in Education

Subject Performance

Reading

Average score in reading

100

Below England's average (105)

% of pupils meeting expected standard

56%

Below England's average (75%)

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

11%

Below England's average (29%)

Writing

% of pupils meeting expected standard

71%

Below England's average (72%)

% of pupils achieving a greater depth

Below England's average (13%)

Mathematics

Average score in maths

101

Below England's average (104)

% of pupils meeting expected standard

63%

Below England's average (73%)

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

Below England's average (23%)

GPS

Average score in GPS

101

Below England's average (105)

% of pupils meeting expected standard

61%

Below England's average (72%)

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

15%

Below England's average (32%)

Science

% of pupils meeting expected standard

76%

Below England's average (82%)

School

England's Average

Performance data based on national primary school rankings and KS2 assessments

Rankings reflect overall academic achievement across core subjects (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, GPS, Science)

Application Demand

Application demand and subscription rates for entry

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Primary School Entry

Total Applications

Places Offered

Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed

This school received 1.3x more applications than available places for primary school entry.

Secondary School Entry

148

Total Applications

112

Places Offered

Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed

This school received 1.3x more applications than available places for secondary school entry.

Understanding Subscription Rates:

•Oversubscription: A subscription rate above 1.0 indicates the school is oversubscribed, meaning it receives more applications than available places. The higher the number, the more competitive admission becomes.
•Fully subscribed: A subscription rate of exactly 1.0 indicates the school is fully subscribed, meaning it receives applications equal to the number of available places. Every place can be filled without turning away applicants.
•Undersubscribed: A subscription rate below 1.0 indicates the school is undersubscribed, meaning it receives fewer applications than available places. The school has unfilled spaces and all applicants can typically be offered a place. Note that these schools may still fill places through late applications and in-year admissions (see below).

Applications: All preferences received by 31 October 2024 deadline.

Offers: Total offers made by National Offer Day, 03 March 2025 (secondary schools) and 16 April 2025 (primary schools).

For undersubscribed schools, offers may exceed applications due to:

•Late applications received after the October deadline
•Families moving into the catchment area
•In-year admissions and school transfers
•Places reallocated when families decline offers
•Waiting list movement before National Offer Day

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION

All-through

GENDER

Mixed

AGE RANGE

3-16 years

ADMISSION POLICY

Non-selective

SCHOOL GROUP

Academies

LOCAL COUNCIL

Somerset

RELIGIOUS CHARACTER

None

SCHOOL CAPACITY

1,880

URN

138375

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School

Has Sixth Form

Boarding Facilities

Special Educational Needs Classes

Nursery Provision

Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QY, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

Phone

1278727327

Website

http://www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org

Headteacher

Headteacher Jonathan Black

📊 Important Data Notice

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