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Bridgwater College Academy

Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QY

Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

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

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31.9school · 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

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
46.0%
Writing
38.0%
Maths
42.0%
RWM Combined
25.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
31.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.8%
Basics 9-5
16.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

31.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.846.4
2023/2433.046.4
2024/2531.946.0

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
2022/23-0.450.00
2023/24-0.800.00
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
79.7%
EBacc APS
2.85
EBacc 9-5
5.3%
EBacc 9-4
13.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

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University Centre Somerset College Group
0.42 km away · Further education
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
1.02 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Chilton Trinity School
2.04 km away · Academy converter
Good
Robert Blake School
2.06 km away · Foundation school
Requires improvement
Polden Bower School
2.06 km away · Foundation special school
Good

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About Bridgwater College Academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.9. The school has around 1,576 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QY | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bridgwater College Academy

What is Bridgwater College Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bridgwater College Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Bridgwater College Academy's latest exam results?
Bridgwater College Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Bridgwater College Academy located?
Bridgwater College Academy is a secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset (TA6 4QY).
How many pupils attend Bridgwater College Academy?
Bridgwater College Academy has around 1,576 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bridgwater College Academy with other schools?
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