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Broadoak Academy
- Secondary
- Weston-super-Mare BS23 4NP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils talk confidently about how new concepts and ideas link to what they have learned before.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils demonstrate a clear understanding of what is right and wrong and behave sensibly in social times.
Qualifications and Training: Staff enjoy working as part of the Broadoak community and appreciate regular professional development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide teachers with regular professional development opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong, positive relationships between staff and pupils are characteristic of the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents of pupils with SEND are overwhelmingly positive about the progress their child makes and how well the school communicates with them.
Communication: The school has taken decisive action to improve outcomes, positively impacting student understanding across subjects.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents of pupils with SEND are overwhelmingly positive about how well the school communicates with them.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are approachable and considerate of staff well-being.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are ambitious for more pupils to study modern foreign languages at key stage 4.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Mutual respect and tolerance are promoted through comprehensive work on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a range of opportunities for pupils to pursue their talents and interests, including The Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award and various clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils develop their physical fitness through attending the school鈥檚 gym at lunchtimes.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is embedded within the curriculum, helping pupils make informed decisions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported, and parents are positive about the progress their child makes.
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About Us
Broadoak Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 677 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Broadoak, our ideals serve as the cornerstone and driving force behind all we do. At Broadoak, we promote the highest standards of instruction, behaviour that promotes learning, care, and support. We believe that by encouraging the greatest standards of teaching, behaviour for learning, caring, and support, extraordinary results may be obtained for all young people. Everyone who works at our college is held to a high standard, even the students. Excellence entails that we put in a lot of effort, persevere through challenges, and enjoy our successes. We have a strong sense of community at our very core. All of our young people are welcome in our community, and we only want what is best for them. We have high standards for both our college and every employee therein. We sincerely believe that if one makes the necessary effort and is focused, everyone has the potential to succeed. To prepare students for success in college and beyond, we assist them enhance their knowledge, skills, and comprehension. This is achieved by giving students an engaging, challenging curriculum that makes learning engaging both inside and outside of the classroom.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 15.1 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 48% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.24 | 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 | 41.3 | 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 | 30% | 28.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 43.13% | 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 | 15% | 17.56% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 8.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 11.38% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 2.71 | 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 | 95% | 95.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 172 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 90.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 42.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 28.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.23% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.85% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.08% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 40% | 30.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 44.25% | 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 | 28% | 19.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 10.75% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.25% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 2.9 | 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 | 93% | 88.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 48.36% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.79% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.43% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.07% | 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 | - | 24.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.27% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | - | 86.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.75% |
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.
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Broadoak Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
