Brixham College

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityTorbay
AddressHigher Ranscombe Road, TQ5 9HF
URN137755

School Census

Total 1091
Girls/Boys 552/539
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.6%/49.4%
% pupils where English not first language 2.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 279
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
10/10/2023 Requires improvement
30/04/2014 Good
Inspection Date 10/10/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 30/04/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 42.30%
Entering EBacc 19.20%
EBacc average point score 3.03
Progress 8 -0.74
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc 23%
EBacc average point score 3.33
Progress 8 -0.21
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 34%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 44%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.39
Progress 8 -0.89

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications329
As first preference185
As second preference99
As third preference45
Total Offers Made202
first preference offers177
second preference offers20
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications291
As first preference173
As second preference78
As third preference40
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers170
second preference offers21
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications306
As first preference178
As second preference92
As third preference36
Total Offers Made198
first preference offers178
second preference offers18
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications283
As first preference136
As second preference82
As third preference50
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers136
second preference offers27
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications311
As first preference173
As second preference77
As third preference61
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers173
second preference offers13
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications334
As first preference173
As second preference95
As third preference66
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers172
second preference offers23
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications310
As first preference178
As second preference81
As third preference50
Total Offers Made213
first preference offers176
second preference offers26
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications320
As first preference166
As second preference89
As third preference65
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers165
second preference offers15
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications323
As first preference159
As second preference99
As third preference65
Total Offers Made170
first preference offers158
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications295
As first preference182
As second preference70
As third preference43
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers182
second preference offers10
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications319
As first preference178
As second preference74
As third preference67
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers176
second preference offers17
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree38%
disagree14%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree43%
disagree15%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree18%
agree44%
disagree20%
strongly disagree11%
don't know8%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree9%
disagree8%
strongly disagree11%
don't know6%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree14%
agree41%
disagree31%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree22%
agree28%
disagree15%
strongly disagree14%
don't know2%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes30%
no70%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree20%
agree24%
disagree16%
strongly disagree36%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree36%
agree37%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree43%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree24%
agree48%
disagree15%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree55%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree56%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree23%
agree36%
disagree17%
strongly disagree15%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes70%
no30%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90.6%
any other white background ethnic origin3.9%
white and asian ethnic origin2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin91.7%
any other white background ethnic origin4.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Brixham Church of England Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Higher Ranscombe Road, , TQ5 9HF

Furzeham Primary School

(0.49 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Higher Furzeham Road, , TQ5 8BL