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Brymore Academy
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- Cannington TA5 2NB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in most subjects with consistent attainment in English and improving in mathematics and science.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, good-humoured, and enthusiastic about their lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Staff appreciate the regular training they receive.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders effectively monitor and develop the quality of teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers build on existing good practice to secure consistently good progress for pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are confident in their children's education and support at school.
Communication: Staff work well with parents to ensure pupil safety and progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are confident that their children are well taught and make good progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with incidents of bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continuously work to improve pupil achievement and address areas needing improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School deals with bullying swiftly and has a strong culture of safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Vulnerable pupils are well cared for, appreciating the support provided.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a wide range of vocational and practical subjects, including agriculture and horticulture.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum effectively meets the academic and extracurricular needs of pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils appreciate the importance of literacy for future careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong focus on literacy across the curriculum aids preparation.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong focus on identifying and meeting individual needs of pupils with special educational needs.
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Brymore Academy is a Secondary, Boys school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 343 students from age 11-17 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The fundamental tenets of family living form the foundation of boarding at Brymore.
We work to provide a welcoming, welcoming, and purposeful environment where students are inspired to reach their academic and personal potential, where individual needs are attended to, and where accomplishments in all areas of the school are honoured.
I can speak with confidence and clarity about the great impact Brymore is able to bring to each and every student because I was a former student there.
It is true that Brymore is unlike any other school I have ever attended as a student or have ever worked in as a teacher during my career.
In the past, boarding has had a significant impact on Brymore School.
Boarding at Brymore has a unique ambiance and character that embraces the attributes of the people who pass through our houses, according to those of us who have lived and worked in the boarding environment, whether currently or in the past.
At Brymore, Mr. Watts oversees the boarding programme.
He was given a rugby scholarship at Colston School in Bristol after leaving Brymore as a student, and he played for Bath's young team and Cheltenham for many years after that.
Mr. Watts earned his PGCE from the University of Southampton after graduating with a first-class honours degree in sports and exercise science from UWIC.
Mr Watts worked as Head of Boys Boarding at Pickering College in Toronto for some time before coming back to the UK to work as a Community Sports Coach for SASP, in addition he was a PE Teacher and School Sports Co-ordinator at Broadlands School before being appointed at Brymore.
Mr. Watts is of the opinion that everyone at Brymore has the chance to succeed, regardless of practical or academic aptitude, whether it be in the gardens, on the farm, via sport, or in any other endeavour.
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We work to provide a welcoming, welcoming, and purposeful environment where students are inspired to reach their academic and personal potential, where individual needs are attended to, and where accomplishments in all areas of the school are honoured.
I can speak with confidence and clarity about the great impact Brymore is able to bring to each and every student because I was a former student there.
It is true that Brymore is unlike any other school I have ever attended as a student or have ever worked in as a teacher during my career.
In the past, boarding has had a significant impact on Brymore School.
Boarding at Brymore has a unique ambiance and character that embraces the attributes of the people who pass through our houses, according to those of us who have lived and worked in the boarding environment, whether currently or in the past.
At Brymore, Mr. Watts oversees the boarding programme.
He was given a rugby scholarship at Colston School in Bristol after leaving Brymore as a student, and he played for Bath's young team and Cheltenham for many years after that.
Mr. Watts earned his PGCE from the University of Southampton after graduating with a first-class honours degree in sports and exercise science from UWIC.
Mr Watts worked as Head of Boys Boarding at Pickering College in Toronto for some time before coming back to the UK to work as a Community Sports Coach for SASP, in addition he was a PE Teacher and School Sports Co-ordinator at Broadlands School before being appointed at Brymore.
Mr. Watts is of the opinion that everyone at Brymore has the chance to succeed, regardless of practical or academic aptitude, whether it be in the gardens, on the farm, via sport, or in any other endeavour.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-17 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.2 | 15.1 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 48% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 28.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 2.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 60 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 60% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 20% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 32.39% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.35 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 55 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 12% 11 | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 3 | 30.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 2.33 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 52 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 67% | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 6 | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 2 | 32.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.84 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 40 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 21.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 34.72% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.74% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 49 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 53.35% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 14.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brymore Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
