Details

Age Range 13-19 years
Gender Mixed
Type Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character Does not apply
Local Authority Somerset
Address Bircham Road, TA24 6AY
URN 136791

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School Census

Total 775
Girls/Boys 372/403
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.0%/52.0%
% pupils where English not first language 2.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 150
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start Date Ofsted Rating
16/05/2023 Requires improvement
17/05/2016 Good
Inspection Date 16/05/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 17/05/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2023
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 37.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 27%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 44%
Entering EBacc 20%
EBacc average point score 3.13
Progress 8 -0.48
Secondary Results 2022
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 42
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54%
EBacc average point score 3.45
Progress 8 -0.63

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 11%
agree 32%
disagree 29%
strongly disagree 26%
don't know 1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 9%
agree 42%
disagree 26%
strongly disagree 18%
don't know 4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 3%
agree 25%
disagree 39%
strongly disagree 27%
don't know 6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 0%
agree 10%
disagree 14%
strongly disagree 13%
don't know 7%
not applicable 56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 10%
agree 34%
disagree 36%
strongly disagree 17%
don't know 2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 13%
agree 26%
disagree 28%
strongly disagree 21%
don't know 1%
not applicable 11%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes 22%
no 78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree 12%
agree 27%
disagree 27%
strongly disagree 27%
dont know 6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 19%
agree 32%
disagree 24%
strongly disagree 13%
don't know 13%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 12%
agree 36%
disagree 26%
strongly disagree 18%
don't know 8%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 12%
agree 46%
disagree 28%
strongly disagree 14%
don't know 0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 11%
agree 46%
disagree 27%
strongly disagree 13%
don't know 2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 13%
agree 51%
disagree 15%
strongly disagree 7%
don't know 14%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 9%
agree 26%
disagree 32%
strongly disagree 23%
don't know 11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 33%
no 67%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 91.7%
any other white background ethnic origin 3%
white and asian ethnic origin 1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 1.1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 93.2%
any other white background ethnic origin 2.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 1%
white and asian ethnic origin 0.9%