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Robert Blake School

Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW

Foundation school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.8%
Basics 9-5
37.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2337.746.4
2023/2438.646.4
2024/2542.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.790.00
2023/24-0.530.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.8%
EBacc APS
3.78
EBacc 9-5
8.6%
EBacc 9-4
15.1%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Polden Bower School
0.05 km away · Foundation special school
Good
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
1.05 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Haygrove School
1.32 km away · Academy converter
Good
University Centre Somerset College Group
1.68 km away · Further education
Bridgwater College Academy
2.06 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement

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About Robert Blake School

Robert Blake School is a secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 1,042 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Robert Blake School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Dec 2019 — Requires improvement
  4. Dec 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Robert Blake School

What is Robert Blake School's Ofsted rating?
Robert Blake School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Robert Blake School's latest exam results?
Robert Blake School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Robert Blake School located?
Robert Blake School is a secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset (TA6 6AW).
How many pupils attend Robert Blake School?
Robert Blake School has around 1,042 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Robert Blake School with other schools?
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