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Bridgwater College Academy

Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QY

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Pupils
1,576
Ages
3-16
FSM
36.1%
Attainment 8
31.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

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%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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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%

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
79.7%
EBacc APS
2.85
EBacc 9-5
5.3%
EBacc 9-4
13.4%
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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Bridgwater College Academy'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 Somerset.