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Sexey's School

Somerset, BA10 0DFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+0.33
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
99 1st-choice / 79 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#781 of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF
HeadteacherStephen Clayson
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils667
Free School Meals (FSM)10.0%
School Capacity667 / 664 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolMusic RoomsAstro TurfPlaying FieldsScience LabsTheatreTennis CourtsSports HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsBasketballAthleticsCross CountryRugbyTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDebateNewspaperBook ClubGardeningDuke of EdinburghArt ClubFilm ClubYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:40

Source: sexeys.somerset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sexey's School

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