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Robert Blake School

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Robert Blake School

Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW

Foundation school
Pupils
1,042
Ages
11-16
FSM
33.7%
Attainment 8
42.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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