The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.7
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 736
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Ian Walsh
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Windwhistle Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUphill Village Academy
Primary · 698m away
Westhaven School
Special school · 735m away
Windwhistle Primary School
Primary · 744m away
Bournville Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Voyage Learning Campus
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Hans Price Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Walliscote Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broadoak Academy's Ofsted rating?
Broadoak Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadoak Academy?
Broadoak Academy currently has 736 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadoak Academy take?
Broadoak Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Broadoak Academy?
Broadoak Academy is in Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4NP, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadoak Academy have a sixth form?
No, Broadoak Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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