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The Sir John Colfox Academy

State school · Bridport, DT6 3DT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 818 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
818 ·
Local authority
Dorset
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Adam Shelley

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Bridport Primary School 34 %
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 17 %
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School 13 %
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School 8 %
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney 6 %
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 6 %
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 5 %
Loders CofE Primary Academy 4 %
OtherUnkn 4 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
63%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
6%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
51
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

818
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Ridgeway
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3DT
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Telephone: 01308 422291

Email: office@colfox.dorset.sch.uk

Website: http://www.colfox.org

Local authority: Dorset

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School data & information The Sir John Colfox Academy Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT
818 Pupil numbers
23 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
51 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.70
LA avg.
44.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.01 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
6%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.37
LA avg.
32.94
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 B
Psychology GCE A level 19 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 C
Mathematics GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 8 B
English Language GCE A level 7 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 7 C
Biology GCE A level 10 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Sir John Colfox Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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