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Sexey's School

Academy converter · Bruton · BA10 0DF

Ages 11–18 · 633 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

50.4

Overall absence

10.6%

Admissions demand

1.73 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-17

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.33
−20+2
Attainment 850.4
English & maths grade 5+58%
English & maths grade 4+73%
EBacc entry78%

EBacc APS: 4.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.8%
Unauthorised4.1%
Authorised absence
6.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
431

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.73 · Competitive

1st preferences

111

Places offered

64

1st-preference offers

64

Total preferences (any rank)
153
Preferred offers (top 3)
64
Applications from outside LA
8
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

633 pupils · 664 places

Pupils on roll
633
Boys / girls
302 / 331
School capacity
664
Capacity fill
633 / 664 (95%)
Free school meals
12.6%
FSM pupils
63
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Quantock Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Stephen Clayson

Location

Address
Cole Road
Postcode
BA10 0DF
Town
Bruton
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bruton, Somerset, 633 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 12.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Open schools in Bruton
3
Secondary schools in Bruton
1
Academies among open schools in Bruton
33% (1)
Open schools in BA10
3
Secondary in BA10
1
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BrutonNear BA10

  • Ansford Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Castle Cary · BA7 7JJ · Somerset

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.8
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence9.8%

    2.3 miles away

  • King's Bruton

    Other independent school

    Bruton · BA10 0ED · Somerset

    Ages 13–19

    • Att829.9
    • EM5+0%

    0.5 miles away

  • Bruton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Bruton · BA10 0DP · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM9.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Castle Cary Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Castle Cary · BA7 7EH · Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM28.2%
    • Demand0.96

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Stephen Clayson
Telephone
01749813393
Website
http://www.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk/

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