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Robert Blake Science College
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- Bridgwater TA6 6AW
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and follow routines; feel safe and supported.
Academic Progress: Public examination outcomes disappointing; higher expectations not yet realized.
Strengths and Challenges: Curriculum in some subjects not implemented consistently well.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils take part in clubs such as music and sport.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act decisively when pupils talk to adults about their worries.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School lacks a clear plan to improve pupils' outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and say they have a trusted adult they can talk to.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School promotes healthy relationships and respectful discussions.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs including music and sport.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils take part in a well-structured careers programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students face same variability in teaching; not always supported well enough.
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Robert Blake Science College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1046 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a comprehensive school serving kids from ages 11 to 16, and everyone here works hard to be the best they can be.
Students at Robert Blake enjoy their time in school and are extremely proud of their institution.
We share space with Elmwood School, a secondary school for children aged 11 to 16 who have a variety of learning needs, such as moderate, severe, or profound learning difficulties, communication needs, and autism.
The neighbourhood NHS Children and Young People provision also use the property.
Our co-location gives our children access to various support services, a stimulating curriculum, and extracurricular possibilities.
Every choice is made with the goal of enhancing the pupils' learning.
Robert Blake is a very encouraging place to learn and grow, and we encourage each student to strive to be the best they can be.
Our rewards programme, which includes achievement badges, the Achievers Award, Learner of the Month, celebration breaks, and assemblies, then acknowledges students' hard work.
It is crucial that our children feel secure and confident at school.
We take great satisfaction in our good relationships with parents, carers, and the neighbourhood where the school is located. We also have a strong pastoral system and a thriving Prefect system.
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Students at Robert Blake enjoy their time in school and are extremely proud of their institution.
We share space with Elmwood School, a secondary school for children aged 11 to 16 who have a variety of learning needs, such as moderate, severe, or profound learning difficulties, communication needs, and autism.
The neighbourhood NHS Children and Young People provision also use the property.
Our co-location gives our children access to various support services, a stimulating curriculum, and extracurricular possibilities.
Every choice is made with the goal of enhancing the pupils' learning.
Robert Blake is a very encouraging place to learn and grow, and we encourage each student to strive to be the best they can be.
Our rewards programme, which includes achievement badges, the Achievers Award, Learner of the Month, celebration breaks, and assemblies, then acknowledges students' hard work.
It is crucial that our children feel secure and confident at school.
We take great satisfaction in our good relationships with parents, carers, and the neighbourhood where the school is located. We also have a strong pastoral system and a thriving Prefect system.
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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 | -0.79 | 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 | 37.7 | 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 | 25% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 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 | 44% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 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 | 92% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 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 | -0.69 | 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 | 40.2 | 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 | 35% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 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 | 43% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 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 | 94% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 40.9 | 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 | 34% 6 | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 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 | 16% | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 4 | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 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 | 141 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.44 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 28% 2 | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 3 | 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 | 15% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 3 | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 2 | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 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 | 90% | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.29 | 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% | 21.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 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 | 26% | 15.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 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 | 95% | 87.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 70.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 91% | 53.35% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 14.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Robert Blake Science College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
