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Brymore Academy

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corporate_fareBRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST

location_onBridgwater, TA5 2NB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

339

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Somerset

#1,939 of 3,216 nationally

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Brymore Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Bridgwater, serving ages 11-17. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 2.3× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Brymore Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bridgwater, Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-17. It is part of BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST. The school has approximately 346 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44, placing the school #12 in Somerset and #1,939 of 3,216 nationally. 35.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 2.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 26.8 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

Grade 5+ E&M

35.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.9%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS3.54

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1.60%

EBacc APS3.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.53

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.36

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.93

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.84

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships18%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)59%

Apprenticeships22%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)60%

Apprenticeships20%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships15%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)60%

Apprenticeships25%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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21 March 2018

Inspection Report

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07 December 2016

Inspection Report

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28 April 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2018-03-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-12-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-28

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-03-13

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

28.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

14.7%(51 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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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 346 pupils. During this period, there were 100 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 28.9%, 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)	346	100	28.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	352	87	24.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	343	44	12.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	343	31	9.0%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	343	48	14.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	340	69	20.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	339	40	11.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	341	29	8.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	333	23	6.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	340	32	9.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	335	34	10.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	334	40	12.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	337	14	4.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	330	45	13.6%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	313	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	313	22	7.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	316	49	15.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	323	46	14.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	317	48	15.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	318	55	17.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	300	52	17.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	308	38	12.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	302	27	8.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	282	33	11.7%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	270	19	7.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	276	44	15.9%	3.1%	1

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 52 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree64%

agree26%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree43%

agree30%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree42%

agree18%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

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

yes55%

no45%

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

strongly agree47%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree28%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree30%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree52%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree73%

agree22%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree80%

agree19%

disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree68%

agree19%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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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.

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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