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Robert Blake School
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.1 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,042
Capacity
990
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9, the school performs in the top 66% nationally, indicating a solid academic foundation for students. However, only 60% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for some parents. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing enhancement, but the school is working towards better outcomes for its pupils.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
White Other10.0%
Black African1.8%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.12035, -3.00408 · TA6 6AW
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123878
School typeFoundation school
Websiterobertblake.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Robert Blake School rated by Ofsted?
Robert Blake School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Robert Blake School a good school?
Robert Blake School scores 13.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Robert Blake School in GCSEs?
Robert Blake School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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