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Sexey's School
Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.0 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
667
Capacity
664
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.5, placing it in the top 24% nationally. A strong 72% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 70% progress to university, with 20% attending top-third institutions. However, there may be room for improvement in achieving higher grades, as only 53% attain a grade 5 or above in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 51.5 | Top 24% 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%. | 72% | Top 33% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 79% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
White Other5.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black African1.8%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.10535, -2.46317 · BA10 0DF
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137313
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sexey's School rated by Ofsted?
Sexey's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Sexey's School a good school?
Sexey's School scores 65.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Sexey's School in GCSEs?
Sexey's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.5. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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