Sexey's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cole Road Bruton Somerset BA10 0DF |
| Phone | 01749813393 |
| Reference Number | 137313 |
Sexey’s School has made significant progress since its previous inadequate inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school has established a positive environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and supported in their learning. Staff maintain high expectations for academic performance and behavior, contributing to a calm and mature school atmosphere. The curriculum is well-designed, promoting cumulative learning and helping students to succeed in their public examinations, particularly in core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science. Additionally, the sixth form has a growing variety of courses and students are well-prepared for their future paths.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 667 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.88%
Girls: 54.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 53 | 49 | 102 |
| 8 | 39 | 62 | 101 |
| 9 | 49 | 57 | 106 |
| 10 | 56 | 49 | 105 |
| 11 | 48 | 60 | 108 |
| 12 | 28 | 44 | 72 |
| 13 | 33 | 40 | 73 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.8% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 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 | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Sexey's School | |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a happy and safe environment.
- High academic expectations are upheld for all pupils.
- Strong subject expertise among teaching staff.
- Effective implementation of a well-constructed personal development curriculum.
- Strong leadership and management, with a clear vision for improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in some subjects.
- Support for pupils with SEND is not always effective, leading to gaps in knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.6% |
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 | 28.14 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.07 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 2 |
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 | |
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