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Robert Blake Science College
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Robert Blake Science College
- Secondary
- Bridgwater TA6 6AW
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Based on the inspection date: 04 December 2019
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Robert Blake Science College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 973 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a comprehensive school serving kids from ages 11 to 16, and everyone here works hard to be the best they can be.
Students at Robert Blake enjoy their time in school and are extremely proud of their institution.
We share space with Elmwood School, a secondary school for children aged 11 to 16 who have a variety of learning needs, such as moderate, severe, or profound learning difficulties, communication needs, and autism.
The neighbourhood NHS Children and Young People provision also use the property.
Our co-location gives our children access to various support services, a stimulating curriculum, and extracurricular possibilities.
Every choice is made with the goal of enhancing the pupils' learning.
Robert Blake is a very encouraging place to learn and grow, and we encourage each student to strive to be the best they can be.
Our rewards programme, which includes achievement badges, the Achievers Award, Learner of the Month, celebration breaks, and assemblies, then acknowledges students' hard work.
It is crucial that our children feel secure and confident at school.
We take great satisfaction in our good relationships with parents, carers, and the neighbourhood where the school is located. We also have a strong pastoral system and a thriving Prefect system.
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Students at Robert Blake enjoy their time in school and are extremely proud of their institution.
We share space with Elmwood School, a secondary school for children aged 11 to 16 who have a variety of learning needs, such as moderate, severe, or profound learning difficulties, communication needs, and autism.
The neighbourhood NHS Children and Young People provision also use the property.
Our co-location gives our children access to various support services, a stimulating curriculum, and extracurricular possibilities.
Every choice is made with the goal of enhancing the pupils' learning.
Robert Blake is a very encouraging place to learn and grow, and we encourage each student to strive to be the best they can be.
Our rewards programme, which includes achievement badges, the Achievers Award, Learner of the Month, celebration breaks, and assemblies, then acknowledges students' hard work.
It is crucial that our children feel secure and confident at school.
We take great satisfaction in our good relationships with parents, carers, and the neighbourhood where the school is located. We also have a strong pastoral system and a thriving Prefect system.
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Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
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 | -0.69 | 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 | 40.2 | 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 | 35% | 23.09% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 33.04% | 45.2% |
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 | 43% | 13.29% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 6.38% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 9% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.37 | 2.96 |
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% | 89.33% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.82% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 51.15% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.36% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 10.21% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.12% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.06% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | -0.22 | 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 | 40.9 | 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 | 34% 6 | 19.67% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 31.12% | 43.33% |
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 | 16% | 15.84% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 4 | 6.16% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 9.78% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.36 | 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 | 97% | 88.22% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.11% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 49.48% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 14.3% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 12.04% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.85% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.26% | 2.77% |
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 | -0.44 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 28% 2 | 20.8% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 3 | 33.33% | 42.55% |
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 | 15% | 15.2% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 3 | 5.85% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 2 | 9.09% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 2.43 | 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% | 84.96% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 76.14% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 46.89% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.46% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.11% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.75% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.61% | 2.07% |
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 | -0.29 | 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 | 41.3 | 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 | 30% | 22.18% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 35.39% | 43.01% |
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 | 26% | 15.95% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.48% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 9.98% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 95% | 87.74% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 149 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 71.63% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 91% | 52.26% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 16.19% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.07% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.26% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 7.89% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.19% | 2.46% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024 |
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| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024 |
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Student teacher ratio at Robert Blake Science College
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