The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 620
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Drew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4ND
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School currently has 620 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School take?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is in Wedmore, BS28 4ND, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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