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The Sir John Colfox Academy

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The Sir John Colfox Academy

Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT

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Pupils
792
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.8%
Attainment 8
42.9
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.6%
Basics 9-5
34.3%

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
64.2%
EBacc APS
3.96
EBacc 9-5
16.1%
EBacc 9-4
32.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
23.40
A*-A Grades
9.7%
A*-B Grades
23.3%
AAB+ %
5.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 51 students entered

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About The Sir John Colfox Academy

The Sir John Colfox Academy is a secondary school in Bridport, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. The school has around 792 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 The Sir John Colfox Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Sir John Colfox Academy

What is The Sir John Colfox Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Sir John Colfox Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are The Sir John Colfox Academy's latest exam results?
The Sir John Colfox Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Sir John Colfox Academy located?
The Sir John Colfox Academy is a secondary school in Bridport, Dorset (DT6 3DT).
How many pupils attend The Sir John Colfox Academy?
The Sir John Colfox Academy has around 792 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Sir John Colfox Academy with other schools?
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