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Bridgwater College Academy
Bridgwater·South West·Academy
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All-throughAcademyAges 3–16Co-edNone
Bridgwater College Academy is an all-through academy in Bridgwater, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Bridgwater College Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.80 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 33.0, 38% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 1,576 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 25.5%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.0%.
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Bridgwater College Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.80, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 33.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
38% of students at Bridgwater College Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Bridgwater College Academy, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
56% met the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths.
Bridgwater College Academy has an overall absence rate of 12.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Bridgwater College Academy is 25.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Bridgwater College Academy has 1,576 pupils on roll.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Bridgwater College Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Bridgwater College Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Bridgwater College Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
268/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
123/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6
Bus Stops
25
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bridgwater Rail Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
67%
Child is Happy
39%
Child Feels Safe
35%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.