Robert Blake School

A requires improvement foundation school school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Robert Blake School.

Bridgwater, TA66AW Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 53.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
10 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hamp Avenue
Bridgwater, TA66AW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123878
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
990 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,046
Free School Meals
31.6% (331 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
174
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,046 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire Achieve Celebrate"

Respect Kindness Responsibility Self-discipline Motivation Aspiration Togetherness

Head Teacher's Message

Robert Blake is an 11-16 comprehensive school with an ethos captured by the three words Aspire, Achieve, Celebrate. The school aims to provide an outstanding, inclusive education personalised to each student, in a calm, safe and supportive environment, with a holistic approach that combines the national curriculum and enrichment opportunities. It emphasises life skills and cultural capital, values student and parental input, maintains a strong pastoral system and fosters transitions and partnerships with external providers to support student outcomes.

Facilities

Accessible site including disabled parking and lifts Expansion with 13 additional classrooms opened September 2022 Capacity for a maximum of 1200 students

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