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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Older pupils understand how to model behaviors for younger pupils.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Timely extra help provides support for reading when needed.
Academic Progress: Some pupils wait for answers or make wrong assumptions due to unclear curriculum steps.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel that leaders support them well and are considerate of workload.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders ensure teachers have clear information about pupils they teach.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding throughout lessons but miss some fundamental gaps.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders nurture relationships with children and families from Nursery onwards.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are confident in how leaders manage unkindness and bullying.
Communication with Parents: Parents can express their views through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond and manage incidents of unkindness and bullying well.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders plan a broad curriculum but need to improve planning small steps of knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils learn about unkindness and bullying and feel safe.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff promptly act to identify help for vulnerable pupils by working with external agencies.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Older pupils model positive behaviors; however, some do not attend all lessons promptly.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Leaders plan enrichment opportunities and events for pupils across age groups.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Leaders engage older pupils with enriching experiences and events.
Career Counselling Services: There is a well-planned careers program with fairs and interviews.
Support for SEND: Ambitious plans for SEND pupils, but some older students lack concise support.
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About Us
Bridgwater College Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1595 students from age 3-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.42% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 9 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.22% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% 11 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.13% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 28.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 32.39% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 2.35 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 88% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 12 | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 11 | 30.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 2 | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 4 | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 2.33 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 5 | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 32.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 21.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 34.72% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 15.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 9.74% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 70.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 92% | 53.35% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 14.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.23% | 2.45% |
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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 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bridgwater College Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1