Sexey's School

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Bruton, BA100DF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.33
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.5%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cole Road
Bruton, BA100DF
Phone
1749813393
Website
sexeys.somerset.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137313
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cole Road, Bruton, BA10 0DF
Website
http://www.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
664 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
685
Free School Meals
11.5% (79 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
16.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
49 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
43.1 (+23.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.5 (+20.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.4 (+10.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.33 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
43 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
86
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
685 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Respect Kindness Forgiveness Empathy Honesty Resilience

Church of England school with Christian values; close links with the Diocese of Bath and Wells and St Mary’s Bruton; has its own chapel, The Sanctuary, in the Rex Waller building; boarders attend Sunday services at St Mary’s Bruton.

Head Teacher's Message

Sexey’s aims to support students in fulfilling their potential academically and socially, with high standards of teaching, learning and care.

Facilities

Macmillan House Lisbury House Coombe House The Sanctuary (chapel) Rex Waller building

Wraparound Care

Part-time boarding and extended day arrangements are offered. Sixth Form Boarding Packages available - Full, Weekly and Part-time; Students can stay either 2, 4 or 7 nights with a private study room in boarding during school hours.

SEND Provision

Pastoral care includes Thrive Approach, Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs), and a Sanctuary for self-reflection; referrals to ELSAs are managed by the Pastoral Manager; The Sanctuary is open at set times.

Admissions Criteria

Non-selective admissions to a state boarding and day school.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

Boarding fees for 2025/26 are £16,143 per year.

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