Sexey's School, based in Bruton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sexey's School currently has around 667 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 54.1% girls. Around 10.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 59% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cole Road, Bruton, BA10 0DF |
| Website: | http://www.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01749813393 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stephen Clayson |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137313 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 664 |
| Number of Pupils: | 667 |
| Number of Boys: | 306 |
| Number of Girls: | 361 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.80% | 552 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 38 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 13 |
| African | 1.80% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 10 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 6 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruton Primary School Higher Backway , BA10 0DP | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexey's School Cole Road , BA10 0DF | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sexey's School Cole Road , BA10 0DF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadow School for Steiner Education Ltd Sunnydene , 76 High Street BA10 0AJ | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Bruton Plox , BA10 0ED | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruton School for Girls Sunny Hill , BA10 0NT | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.