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Brixham College
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.1 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,053
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.7, the school offers a solid academic foundation, though it falls below the national average in key metrics such as the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at 50%. Recent Ofsted feedback indicates that the school requires improvement, which may be a consideration for parents. However, over half of the students progress to university, with a notable 10% attending top-third institutions, reflecting some positive outcomes despite the challenges.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 36.7 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 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%. | 8% | Bottom 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%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 52 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.39291, -3.50826 · TQ5 9HF
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN137755
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.brixhamcollege.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Brixham College rated by Ofsted?
Brixham College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Brixham College a good school?
Brixham College scores 6.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Brixham College in GCSEs?
Brixham College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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