Brymore Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cannington Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2NB |
| Phone | 01278652369 |
| Reference Number | 139655 |
Brymore Academy has maintained its overall rating of good following its most recent inspection, though evidence suggests that a graded inspection could potentially result in an outstanding judgement. The school, part of Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust, provides a supportive environment where pupils actively engage and take pride in their identity as 'Brymore Boys'. High expectations are set for all students, leading to strong progress in subjects such as English and mathematics, alongside a unique curriculum emphasizing agriculture, horticulture, and engineering.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 346 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 71 | Unknown | 71 |
| 8 | 70 | Unknown | 70 |
| 9 | 69 | Unknown | 69 |
| 10 | 68 | Unknown | 68 |
| 11 | 68 | Unknown | 68 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.1% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 07 Dec 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong progress in English and mathematics
- Ambitious and sequenced curriculum
- High expectations set for pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Positive and respectful relationships among pupils
- Broad range of leadership opportunities for students
- Strong focus on reading and tailored support for early readers
- Engagement with careers education across all subjects
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.1% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
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