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Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

Somerset, BS28 4NDSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is a state secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Somerset, and the numbers suggest a school that local families are keen to get into. The school is oversubscribed, with 620 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, which points to genuine demand. Unfortunately, the data does not include a parent recommendation percentage, so we cannot report how many current families would endorse it. However, the oversubscription alone is a practical signal that many parents in the area see it as a strong option for the middle-school years. The headteacher is Matthew Drew, and the school has a Church of England character, which may appeal to families looking for a values-based setting. Facilities are notably broad for a middle school, including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, and science labs, which gives a sense of the kind of provision on offer.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBlackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4ND
HeadteacherMatthew Drew
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils620
Free School Meals (FSM)14.4%
School Capacity620 / 600 (103% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sixth Form CentreGymnasiumDining HallScience LabsSwimming PoolLibraryTheatrePlaying FieldsTennis CourtsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingAthleticsGymnasticsRoundersBadmintonTennis

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseModel United NationsDramaFilm ClubDebateArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.