Brymore Academy
About Brymore Academy
Brymore Academy is a boys’ secondary school in Somerset with a distinctly practical focus, and it stands out in the local landscape. Among the 26 secondary schools in the local authority, it ranks third by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top 12% of the county. Its closest peers on that measure are The Kings of Wessex Academy (Progress 8 of 0.34), Sexey’s School (0.33), and Preston School Academy (0.23). The school is also one of only a handful of state boarding schools in the area, offering residential places alongside its day provision. With a capacity of 350 and just 346 pupils on roll, it is effectively full, and the 2025/26 admissions cycle saw 77 applications for 33 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.33. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, particularly among families looking for a structured, single-sex environment with a boarding option.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:45
Source: brymoreacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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