SchoolScoresHugh Sexey CofE Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Blackford, Wedmore, BS28 4ND
01934 712211 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
202 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Somerset comparisons use the 22 of its 36 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 78% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 72% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 85 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 20 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 97% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 162 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 92% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 67% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 95% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Somerset figures pool parents at the Somerset schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
152 pupils in this year group.
72% — 15 points above the Somerset average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 31st highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 15.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 31st highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 9.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Lower than 81% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Lower than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6 | 38.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Lower than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 91% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5 | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 10% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 14.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Hugh Sexey CofE Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Hugh Sexey CofE Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2023.
Would parents recommend Hugh Sexey CofE Middle School?
96% of the 202 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Hugh Sexey CofE Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143329.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.