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The Sir John Colfox Academy
Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.5 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
792
Capacity
1,024
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score stands at 43.0, placing it in the top 65% nationally. Notably, 62% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 67% progress to university, with a third attending top-third institutions. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests some room for improvement in the overall school environment compared to peers.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2018Older 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. | 43.0 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 64% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% 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%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.74696, -2.74725 · DT6 3DT
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Sir John Colfox Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Sir John Colfox Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2018.
Is The Sir John Colfox Academy a good school?
The Sir John Colfox Academy scores 37.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 The Sir John Colfox Academy in GCSEs?
The Sir John Colfox Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.0. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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