The Sir John Colfox Academy

A good academy converter school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Sir John Colfox Academy.

Bridport, DT63DT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
54.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.01
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.1%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
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
28 February 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Ridgeway
Bridport, DT63DT
Phone
1308422291
Website
colfox.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141735
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT
Website
http://www.colfox.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,024 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
818
Free School Meals
24.4% (200 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.9% (48 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
37%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
59 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.1 (+10.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
51 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
102
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
818 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(17 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(22 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

We want every child to enjoy school and prioritise student wellbeing. We are proud of our excellent exam results - but believe education is about much more. We believe every child deserves an education filled with extracurricular opportunities and cultural enrichment. Whether through sport, drama, art, music, public speaking, trips, activities, clubs – we want all our students to find their passions and pursue them. Our young people are encouraged to try new things, to grow, to make mistakes. We want our students to enjoy activities they never thought they would and achieve things they never thought they could! We are proud that Ofsted saw that our students have strong relationships with adults, are encouraged to try new things and enjoy extracurricular opportunities. Respect for the environment and others is a key pillar of our ethos.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework Club

Facilities

modern building well-equipped with excellent facilities spacious library magnificent grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Ancient History Latin Astronomy

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

All students are welcome at Homework Club, in the School Library, until 5pm Mon-Thur. There is also a Homework Club in SEN until 4.30pm Mon-Thur.

SEND Provision

The Sir John Colfox Academy is committed to ensuring every student with SEND while at school has the opportunity to be happy, healthy and achieve their fullest potential, with the aim of enabling them to participate in and contribute to all aspects of school life.

Admissions Criteria

The School has adopted the Local Authority Admissions Policy.

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