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Bridgemary School

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corporate_fareTHE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onGosport, PO13 0JN

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

823

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Attainment 8

33.8

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GCSE Rank

#63 in Hampshire

#3,077 of 3,216 nationally

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Bridgemary School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Gosport, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Bridgemary School is an academy sponsor led in Gosport, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 791 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.8, placing the school #63 in Hampshire and #3,077 of 3,216 nationally. 20.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 12.4 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

33.8

Grade 5+ E&M

20.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.5%

Entering EBacc10.00%

EBacc APS2.76

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5.40%

EBacc APS2.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS2.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS2.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS2.74

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.64

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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

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 December 2023

Inspection Report

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25 February 2020

Inspection Report

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03 February 2016

Inspection Report

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06 October 2015

Inspection Report

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12 May 2015

Inspection Report

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15 January 2015

Inspection Report

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16 October 2014

Inspection Report

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13 May 2014

Inspection Report

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15 November 2013

Inspection Report

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12 July 2013

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-12-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2020-02-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-02-03

Schools into Special Measures Visit 4 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-10-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-10-16

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

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

13.1%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.3%(58 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 791 pupils. During this period, there were 104 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.1%, which is above 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)	791	104	13.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	800	93	11.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	800	88	11.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	798	91	11.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	809	127	15.7%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	821	119	14.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	823	101	12.3%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	814	93	11.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	766	66	8.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	777	84	10.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	764	102	13.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	700	102	14.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	698	33	4.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	695	56	8.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	667	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	667	37	5.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	666	38	5.7%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	615	26	4.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	615	25	4.1%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	622	68	10.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	577	56	9.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	570	37	6.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	558	28	5.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	508	27	5.3%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	503	27	5.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	502	64	12.7%	3.1%	0

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

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

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree70%

disagree4%

strongly disagree9%

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

strongly agree25%

agree46%

disagree25%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree28%

agree26%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable26%

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 agree32%

agree49%

disagree2%

strongly disagree5%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree58%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree54%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree30%

agree58%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree25%

agree54%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know12%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know19%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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