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Brymore Academy
Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.3 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
346
Capacity
350
Ages
11–17
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2015, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 61% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the lack of EBacc entries may indicate a limited focus on a broader curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with decent academic outcomes, though some may seek more comprehensive options.
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Last inspected: 28 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.1%
White Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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51.14902, -3.07961 · TA5 2NB
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN139655
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitebrymoreacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Brymore Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brymore Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 April 2015.
Is Brymore Academy a good school?
Brymore Academy scores 34.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Brymore Academy in GCSEs?
Brymore Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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