The Sir John Colfox Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ridgeway Bridport Dorset DT6 3DT |
| Phone | 01308422291 |
| Reference Number | 141735 |
The Sir John Colfox Academy has been inspected and continues to be rated as a good school. Pupils feel valued and safe, benefiting from strong relationships with staff and a broad range of extracurricular activities. The curriculum is well-planned, allowing pupils to build on their knowledge over time. Recent curriculum improvements are positively impacting current students, although they have not yet reflected in published outcomes. The school is proactive in identifying learning gaps and addressing them effectively, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, the school faces challenges with behavior management and ensuring consistently high expectations among all staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 792 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.49%
Girls: 50.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 64 | 79 | 143 |
| 8 | 75 | 68 | 143 |
| 9 | 62 | 67 | 129 |
| 10 | 76 | 65 | 141 |
| 11 | 72 | 65 | 137 |
| 12 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 13 | 18 | 23 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 28 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Apr 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Sir John Colfox School | |
| 23 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 15 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Well-planned curriculum that promotes learning across subjects.
- Strong extracurricular opportunities for pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Proactive approach to improving reading across the school.
- Positive links with local employers and community.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the new behavior policy by some staff.
- Expectations of pupils' attitudes and work quality are not high enough among all staff.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.7% |
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 | 23.42 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 22.57 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 5.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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