Budehaven Community School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Valley Road Bude Cornwall EX23 8DQ |
| Phone | 01288353271 |
| Reference Number | 112045 |
Budehaven Community School has demonstrated a solid performance, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas, including quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The school prides itself on its community feel, where students enjoy a supportive environment and a broad curriculum. Engagement in extracurricular activities, such as trips and clubs, further enriches the pupils' educational experience. Parental feedback points to a thriving school culture, reflecting well on overall student satisfaction and community ties.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1140 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.53%
Girls: 49.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 101 | 211 |
| 8 | 97 | 98 | 195 |
| 9 | 133 | 80 | 213 |
| 10 | 89 | 120 | 209 |
| 11 | 82 | 95 | 177 |
| 12 | 19 | 33 | 52 |
| 13 | 46 | 37 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit with high levels of pupil pride.
- Broad and well-planned curriculum that includes modern foreign languages.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- High standards for pupil behaviour and positive learning attitudes.
- Strong personal development programmes that promote essential life skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment checks leading to knowledge gaps for some pupils.
- Significant number of pupils do not attend school regularly enough.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.12 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.18 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 39 | 17 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Bude Primary Academy - Infants
Broadclose Hill, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8EA |
0.26 miles |
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Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
Broadclose Hill, Bude Primary Juniors, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8DR |
0.28 miles |
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Stratton Primary School
New Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9AP |
0.75 miles |
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Marhamchurch CofE Academy
Helebridge Road, Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HY |
1.44 miles |
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Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School
Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9QU |
3.85 miles |
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Bridgerule Church of England Primary School
Bridgerule, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7EN |
4.22 miles |
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