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Sexey's School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Helen Cullen

corporate_fareQUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST

location_onBruton, BA10 0DF

language Visit Website phone 1749813393

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

651

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Attainment 8

51.5

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Somerset

#770 of 3,216 nationally

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Sexey's School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bruton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 1.7× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Sexey's School is an academy converter in Bruton, Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 667 pupils on roll, of whom 11% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.5, placing the school #2 in Somerset and #770 of 3,216 nationally. 52.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 39.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.52 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.7× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

52.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.2%

Entering EBacc78.70%

EBacc APS4.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78.00%

EBacc APS4.8

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS4.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc89%

EBacc APS5.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc94%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS5.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.56

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.52

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.6%

Achieving A*–A17.0%

Achieving A*–B39.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate90.3%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 January 2023

Inspection Report

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02 March 2021

Inspection Report

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10 November 2020

Inspection Report

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21 January 2020

Inspection Report

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20 March 2019

Inspection Report

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19 January 2017

Inspection Report

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22 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-01-17

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-20

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2017-01-19

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-01-22

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 667 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	667	43	6.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	680	59	8.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	670	43	6.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	685	37	5.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	702	23	3.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	655	15	2.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	651	22	3.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	655	19	2.9%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	610	17	2.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	613	13	2.1%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	622	15	2.4%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	616	20	3.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	623	4	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	632	19	3.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	597	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	597	9	1.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	600	10	1.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	597	15	2.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	604	15	2.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	607	12	2.0%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	587	9	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	585	4	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	593	5	0.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	545	8	1.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	550	5	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	556	5	0.9%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

71.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree63%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree21%

disagree25%

strongly disagree21%

not applicable8%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree46%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree46%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree58%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree17%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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