Sexey's School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Bruton, Somerset
BA10 0DF
Composite score
64.4

Sexey's School at a glance

Located in Bruton, Somerset, Sexey's School is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter with a Church of England religious character. The school educates roughly 667 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 51.5 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.1 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 24% of secondary schools nationally.

53% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 72% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#755
National rank
#56
In South West
#2
In Somerset
Top 24%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
51.5
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
53%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
72%
% EBacc grade 5+
35%
EBacc average points score
4.99

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 667 % FSM ever-6 11.1% % EAL 5.2% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed Religious character Church of England

Location

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