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Brixham College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,070 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Paignton Academy, Plympton Academy, Plymouth High School for Girls, The Portsmouth Academy and Maritime Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Progress.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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