Details

Age Range 11-16 years
Gender Mixed
Type Academy, Academy sponsor led
Religious Character Does not apply
Local Authority Somerset
Address Mantle Street, TA21 8SW
URN 140416

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School Census

Total 751
Girls/Boys 380/371
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.6%/49.4%
% pupils where English not first language 7.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 154
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start Date Ofsted Rating
22/03/2023 Good
20/03/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 22/03/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 20/03/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2023
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 43.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 60%
Entering EBacc 7%
EBacc average point score 3.61
Progress 8 -0.33
Secondary Results 2022
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 45.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
EBacc average point score 3.81
Progress 8 -0.21

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications 193
As first preference 166
As second preference 17
As third preference 10
Total Offers Made 170
first preference offers 162
second preference offers 4
third preference offers 4
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications 199
As first preference 183
As second preference 12
As third preference 4
Total Offers Made 185
first preference offers 180
second preference offers 5
third preference offers 0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 158
As first preference 139
As second preference 6
As third preference 13
Total Offers Made 143
first preference offers 139
second preference offers 1
third preference offers 3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 150
As first preference 134
As second preference 11
As third preference 5
Total Offers Made 138
first preference offers 134
second preference offers 4
third preference offers 0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 165
As first preference 140
As second preference 14
As third preference 11
Total Offers Made 149
first preference offers 140
second preference offers 4
third preference offers 5
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications 152
As first preference 131
As second preference 10
As third preference 11
Total Offers Made 140
first preference offers 129
second preference offers 4
third preference offers 7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 165
As first preference 140
As second preference 14
As third preference 11
Total Offers Made 157
first preference offers 140
second preference offers 9
third preference offers 8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 184
As first preference 154
As second preference 21
As third preference 9
Total Offers Made 170
first preference offers 154
second preference offers 13
third preference offers 3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 138
As first preference 116
As second preference 20
As third preference 2
Total Offers Made 146
first preference offers 116
second preference offers 10
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 160
As first preference 148
As second preference 8
As third preference 4
Total Offers Made 156
first preference offers 148
second preference offers 7
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 143
As first preference 124
As second preference 12
As third preference 7
Total Offers Made 152
first preference offers 124
second preference offers 6
third preference offers 6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 48%
agree 35%
disagree 10%
strongly disagree 7%
don't know 1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 49%
agree 34%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 9%
don't know 1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 33%
agree 47%
disagree 14%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 17%
agree 14%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 4%
not applicable 53%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 30%
agree 43%
disagree 18%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 43%
agree 17%
disagree 14%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 2%
not applicable 19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes 33%
no 67%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree 51%
agree 20%
disagree 20%
strongly disagree 9%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 45%
agree 41%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 50%
agree 38%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 47%
agree 42%
disagree 9%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 35%
agree 51%
disagree 10%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 54%
agree 36%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 46%
agree 36%
disagree 9%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 82%
no 18%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 87%
any other white background ethnic origin 3.8%
african ethnic origin 2.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin 1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin 1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin 0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin 0.6%
indian ethnic origin 0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 87%
any other white background ethnic origin 4.5%
white and asian ethnic origin 1.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin 1.3%
african ethnic origin 1.3%
gypsy roma ethnic origin 1.1%