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Bridgwater and Taunton College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Bridgwater TA6 4PZ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Apprenticeships | Outstanding |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Students receive unbiased, relevant careers guidance and support for their next steps.
Policies and Procedures: Arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of exceptional activities enhancing social skills and employability.
Work Experience/Internships: Ambitious work experience opportunities in various sectors.
Support for Sports/Arts: Partnerships for community activator coach apprenticeships in sports.
Academic Performance: High achievement with many students gaining high grades.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Individually tailored curriculum develops independence effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Supportive culture with personalized goals fostering high achievement.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teaching across all training aspects is high-quality, fostering excellent progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are carefully recruited for subject knowledge and expertise.
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About Us
Bridgwater and Taunton College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Somerset, South West.
from age 16-99 yr.
89.20% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have faith that every one of our students has the capacity to reach their full potential and excel. To meet the requirements and learning preferences of all of our students, we achieve this by providing a wide and varied variety of subjects and certifications. The courses blend academic rigour, real-world experience, and excellent employability. You will receive all the assistance you need to proceed in whichever direction you choose by learning with us. Our tutors routinely meet with students to provide support, direction, and, if necessary, further help. It's not all work and no play, though. You can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities with us, such as sports teams for the College, the show choir, or one of our many academies. These extracurricular activities improve both your college experience and your resume. Come and join us for an Open Day or a tasting workshop to see for yourself instead of taking our word for it.
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A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.88 | 33.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.11 | 32.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.40% | 15.79% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1253 | 337 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 43.55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 7.27% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 31.27% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 13.27% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.56 | 36.96 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.8 | 34.88 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.1% | 17% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1770 | 390 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 44.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.7% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 28.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 14.1% | 10.69% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.50 3 | 33.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.54 5 | 33.85 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.8% | 16.7% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1464 | 394 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 28% | 42.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 33.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.78% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.12 2 | 29.62 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.20 3 | 30.11 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.8% | 14.93% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 318 | 74.7% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 9.1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 25.7% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.7 | 30.79 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.64 | 32.19 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.9% | 15.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 264 | 77.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.11% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 28.44% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.89% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
