Broadoak Academy
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Windwhistle Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4NP |
| Phone | 01934422000 |
| Reference Number | 147351 |
Description
betaBroadoak Academy, situated in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, is a dynamic coeducational secondary school with a well-established history. Established in 1922, the institution holds a prestigious address at Windwhistle Road, BS23 4NP, and lies at the coordinates 51°19′44″N 2°58′34″W. Since its foundation, the school has evolved from a Grammar school, through its amalgamation with another school in 1971, to become fully comprehensive, admitting students between the ages of 11 to 16.
In its academic capabilities, Broadoak Academy underwent transformative changes, receiving Artsmark status in 2007 and Academy status in February 2012, sponsored by the Cabot Learning Federation. The institution's most recent report from Ofsted in 2017 rated it as "requiring improvement." However, in the academic year 2009-2010, 43% of pupils achieved five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications at grade A* to C including Mathematics and English.
Notable former students from the institution's Grammar school period include notable individuals such as Lord Dykes, a Liberal Democrat peer; Paul Collard, co-founder of electronics company US Robotics; Nigel Hess, a composer; Richard Hearsey, a TV producer, writer and director; and Brian Rose, a former Somerset County Cricket Club and England cricketer. The school's dedication to providing education is evident in its progress and commitment to meeting the educational needs of its student population within the fast-growing town of Weston-super-Mare.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 683 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.68%
Girls: 48.32% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 126 |
| 8 | 123 |
| 9 | 120 |
| 10 | 154 |
| 11 | 160 |
| Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Description | Report |
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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
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.3 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.24 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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.