Sexey's School
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Capacity
667
Pupils
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Demand
About Sexey's School
Sexey's School is a Church of England secondary in Somerset that is currently running at full capacity with 667 pupils against a capacity of 664, and demand is clearly outstripping supply. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 152 applications for just 79 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.92, with 99 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10%, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools and suggests a broadly mixed but not disadvantaged-heavy intake. The school also offers boarding places, which is unusual for a state school and likely contributes to its regional pull. With a headteacher in Stephen Clayson and a Good rating from its most recent inspection, Sexey's is clearly a popular choice for families across Somerset and beyond.
Academically, Sexey's performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.33 is significantly higher than the Somerset LA average of -0.2, placing it 3rd out of 38 schools in the local authority and in the top 25% nationally. The school's Attainment 8 score of 50.4 and EBacc average point score of 4.8 reflect solid outcomes across the board. In maths, the Progress 8 score is particularly strong at 0.65, while English sits at 0.33. At A-level, the school's value-added score of 0.28 is rated 'Above average', with an average points per entry of 33.14, equivalent to a C+ grade. The sixth form is well-subscribed with 57 pupils in the most recent cohort, and 12.5% achieved AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated all areas as Good, a notable improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2019.
The school is well-equipped with facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, a sports hall, a theatre, and a dedicated sixth form centre. There is a strong extracurricular offer with clubs ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Young Enterprise to choir, debate, and gardening. Sports on offer include rugby, basketball, athletics, and martial arts. Sexey's also provides for a wide range of SEND needs, including support for dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. Given its oversubscription and boarding option, this school is best suited to families who are willing to travel or relocate, and who value strong academic progress in a structured, Church of England environment. The combination of a Good Ofsted rating, above-average Progress 8, and a broad co-curricular programme makes it a strong contender for parents prioritising both results and personal development.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF |
| Headteacher | Stephen Clayson |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 667 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 667 / 664 (100% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
| Boarding | Yes — Boarding school |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.33)
781st of 3,141
Nationally
60th of 306
In South West
2nd of 26
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
33.9
'22/23
33.2
'23/24
33.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2349%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 47 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
45%
Russell Group
34%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)49%
- Employment23%
- Not sustained15%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Further education4%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed79
152
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
99 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British82.8%
- White (other)5.7%
- Mixed4.5%
- Asian1.8%
- Black1.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sexey's School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Cole Road, Bruton
Somerset, BA10 0DF
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