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Brixham College

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Brixham College

Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HF

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Pupils
1,053
Ages
11-18
FSM
29.4%
Attainment 8
36.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
36.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.1%
Basics 9-5
22.4%

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
13.7%
EBacc APS
2.91
EBacc 9-5
5.6%
EBacc 9-4
8.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
23.14
A*-A Grades
9.6%
A*-B Grades
31.3%
AAB+ %
9.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 53 students entered

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About Brixham College

Brixham College is a secondary school in Brixham, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.7. The school has around 1,053 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HF | More schools in Torbay

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Brixham College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023Requires improvement
  2. Apr 2014Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Brixham College

What is Brixham College's Ofsted rating?
Brixham College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Brixham College's latest exam results?
Brixham College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Brixham College located?
Brixham College is a secondary school in Brixham, Torbay (TQ5 9HF).
How many pupils attend Brixham College?
Brixham College has around 1,053 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Brixham College with other schools?
View Brixham College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Torbay.