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Robert Blake School

Somerset, TA6 6AWSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Oct 2023
Progress 8
-0.53
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
140 1st-choice / 152 places
Ranking
#2,642
of 3,141 nationally

About Robert Blake School

Robert Blake School in Somerset is a mixed secondary for 11 to 16 year olds that currently houses 1,042 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 990. That overspill is a practical reflection of local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 192 applications for 152 places, with 140 of those coming as first preferences. The school is officially oversubscribed, with a ratio of 1.26 applicants per place. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 33.7% of students eligible for free school meals. That figure is well above the national average for secondary schools, which sits at roughly 23%, and suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-average levels of economic deprivation. The headteacher is Deb Loveridge, and the school has no religious character or sixth form provision, meaning most students will need to move on after Year 11.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHamp Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW
HeadteacherDeb Loveridge
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils1,042
Free School Meals (FSM)33.7%
School Capacity1,042 / 990 (105% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Tennis CourtsLibrarySports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumTheatreICT SuiteDining HallMusic RoomsSwimming PoolScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

GymnasticsDanceNetballBasketballBadmintonCricketFootballRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubDebateOrchestraChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

Source: robertblake.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Robert Blake School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.