The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,060
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Aaron Reid (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Primary · 495m away
Westover Green Community School
Primary · 771m away
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Primary · 771m away
Penrose School
Special school · 826m away
Bridgwater Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Wembdon St George's Church School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hamp Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Haygrove School a selective school?
No. Haygrove School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Haygrove School's Ofsted rating?
Haygrove School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haygrove School?
Haygrove School currently has 1,060 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haygrove School take?
Haygrove School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Haygrove School?
Haygrove School is in Bridgwater, TA6 7HW, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haygrove School have a sixth form?
No, Haygrove School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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