Bridgwater College Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Parkway Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4QY |
| Phone | 01278727327 |
| Reference Number | 138375 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1595 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.91%
Girls: 48.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 35 | 76 |
| 2 | 47 | 37 | 84 |
| 3 | 51 | 31 | 82 |
| 4 | 37 | 45 | 82 |
| 5 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 6 | 41 | 38 | 79 |
| 7 | 100 | 101 | 201 |
| 8 | 109 | 106 | 215 |
| 9 | 109 | 103 | 212 |
| 10 | 92 | 104 | 196 |
| 11 | 92 | 75 | 167 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.5% |
| White, Other | 13.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-02-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-09-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-05-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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St John and St Francis Church School
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP |
0.52 miles |
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Eastover Primary School
Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EX |
0.52 miles |
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Willowdown Primary School
Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU |
0.76 miles |
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Northgate Primary School
Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU |
1.06 miles |
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Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Hamp Nursery and Infants School, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB |
1.36 miles |
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Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Westover Green, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HB |
1.42 miles |
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Hamp Academy
Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB |
1.44 miles |
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Somerset Bridge Primary School
Stockmoor Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AH |
1.58 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Park Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EE |
1.64 miles |
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Wembdon St George's Church School
Brantwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PS |
1.94 miles |
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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LX |
2.02 miles |
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Kingsmoor Primary School
Bawdrip, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8PY |
2.12 miles |
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Puriton Primary School
Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BT |
2.45 miles |
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Westonzoyland Community Primary School
Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EY |
2.85 miles |
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North Petherton Primary School
School Fields, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LU |
3.15 miles |
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Woolavington Village Primary School
Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA |
3.15 miles |
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Pawlett Primary School Academy
Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4SB |
3.55 miles |
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Cannington Church of England Primary School
Brook Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HP |
3.65 miles |
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North Newton Community Primary School
Church Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BG |
4.1 miles |
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Otterhampton Primary School
School Lane, Combwich, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QS |
4.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bridgwater and Taunton College
Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ |
0.26 miles |
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Chilton Trinity School
Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA |
1.27 miles |
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Robert Blake School
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW |
1.28 miles |
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Polden Bower School
Bower Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU |
1.28 miles |
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Haygrove School
Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HW |
1.89 miles |
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Petherton Park School
Brook Farm, Newton Road, North Petherton, Somerset, Somerset, TA6 6NA |
3.43 miles |
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Brymore Academy
Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB |
4.42 miles |
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Inaura School
Moorview House, Riverside, Burrowbridge, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0RB |
4.96 miles |