The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.5 vs national 43.8)
- 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
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.5
7.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.53
Band 4Source: 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
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 112 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
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 667
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Clayson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sexey's School a selective school?
No. Sexey's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sexey's School's Ofsted rating?
Sexey's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sexey's School?
Sexey's School currently has 667 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sexey's School take?
Sexey's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sexey's School?
Sexey's School is in Bruton, BA10 0DF, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sexey's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sexey's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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