Best 3 Secondary schools in Bridgwater – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Haygrove School (Secondary) in Bridgwater; Brymore Academy (Secondary) in Bridgwater; Robert Blake School (Secondary) in Bridgwater — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Haygrove School, Brymore Academy and Robert Blake School. They are secondary phase and academy converter, academy sponsor led and foundation school type located around Bridgwater, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Haygrove School), published May 2024. The lowest is 3 (Robert Blake School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Haygrove School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 2,450, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST and BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST.

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Attribute	Haygrove School TA6 7HW	Brymore Academy TA5 2NB	Robert Blake School TA6 6AW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7HW	Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2NB	Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AW
Latest Ofsted	2 20 May 2024	2 22 May 2015	3 20 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1070	350	990
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST	BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST	Somerset (933)
Website	www.haygroveschool.co.uk	brymoreacademy.co.uk	robertblake.org.uk
Telephone	01278455531	01278652369	01278456243
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Haygrove School

TA6 7HW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7HW
Ofsted: 2 20 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.haygroveschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01278455531

Brymore Academy

TA5 2NB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 2NB
Ofsted: 2 22 May 2015
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
Website: brymoreacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01278652369

Robert Blake School

TA6 6AW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 6AW
Ofsted: 3 20 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: robertblake.org.uk
Telephone: 01278456243

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.