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The Sir John Colfox Academy

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The Sir John Colfox Academy

Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2018

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

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42.9school · 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

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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

42.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.046.4
2023/2443.746.4
2024/2542.946.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.330.00
2023/24+0.010.00
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
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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT | More schools in Dorset

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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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