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Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4ND, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
620
Capacity
600
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this middle school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where 72% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is lower at 12%, the overall environment and support for students are reflected in strong parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.7%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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51.22296, -2.84273 · BS28 4ND
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN143329
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hughsexey.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School a good school?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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