SchoolScoresRobert Blake Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW
01278 456243 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
242 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bridgwater comparisons use the 4 of its 5 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Bridgwater | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bridgwater. Higher than 17% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 72% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bridgwater. Higher than 8% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 73% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bridgwater. Higher than 12% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 67% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 143 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bridgwater. Higher than 19% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 43% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 202 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bridgwater. Higher than 14% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 58% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bridgwater. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58%said yes | 66% | 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. Bridgwater figures pool parents at the Bridgwater 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
185 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 123878), before it changed to its current form.
38% — 3 points below the Somerset average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.9 | 43.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
163 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 123878), before it changed to its current form.
87% — 5 points below the Somerset average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 17% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 13% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 64% | 47% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 5% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 195 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 177 |
| Of those, offered a place | 177 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 247 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.4% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 15.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1% | 9.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Lower than 23% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Lower than 20% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.9% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Lower than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 52.0 | 38.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Lower than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.29% | 0.30% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 63% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 97% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 31.9% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Haygrove School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bridgwater College Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chilton Trinity School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Robert Blake Academy's Ofsted rating?
Robert Blake Academy hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Robert Blake Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Robert Blake Academy?
58% of the 242 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Robert Blake Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Robert Blake Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 177 families put Robert Blake Academy as their first choice for 195 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 177 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151626.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.