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Wadham School

Somerset, TA18 7NTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jan 2025
Progress 8
-0.27
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
142 1st-choice / 147 places
Ranking
#2,156
of 3,141 nationally

About Wadham School

Wadham School is a Church of England secondary for 11-16 year olds in Somerset, currently operating close to capacity with 769 pupils against a school capacity of 788. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.9%, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is evident: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 168 applications for 147 places, with 142 of those applications coming as first preferences. This oversubscription ratio of 1.14 indicates that while the school is popular, it is not among the most heavily oversubscribed in the area. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils must move on elsewhere after Year 11.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressYeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT
HeadteacherRichard Burgas
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils769
Free School Meals (FSM)18.9%
School Capacity769 / 788 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Science LabsSports HallArt StudiosSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsTheatreSwimming PoolLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballRugbyRowingCricketGymnasticsBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDebateArt ClubChessNewspaperCodingModel United NationsFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wadham School

Wadham 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.