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Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Secondary · Mixed · Ages 9–13 · Academy
Blackford, Wedmore BS28 4ND · hughsexey.com · 01934 712211
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Overview
- Ofsted
- Good
- 2019 framework · inspected Nov 2023
- Key stage 2, 2024/25
- 72%
- reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Somerset 57%, England 62%
- Pupils
- 595
- 99% of 600 places
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Sixth form
- No
- Free school meals
- 15.6%
- First language not English
- 3%
- School census 2025/26
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, and 12% the higher standard. Across Somerset it was 57%, and across England 62%.
Expected standard reading, writing and maths
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing and maths | |||
| ▲72% | 62% | ||
| ▲12% | 8% | ||
| Average scaled score | |||
| ●106 | 106 | ||
| ●105 | 105 | ||
| ●104 | 105 | ||
Some years are for the predecessor school (URN 123897)
Ofsted
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School was judged Good at its last graded inspection, on 14 November 2023, under Ofsted’s 2019 framework.
- Overall
- Good
- Inspected
- 14 Nov 2023
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Previously: Outstanding, graded inspection, Jun 2012
Earlier inspections
Before September 2019
Jun 2012Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Nov 2007Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Leadership and management Outstanding
What parents said
96% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (202 replies, to 2 September 2024).
- Recommend
- 96%
- Replies
- 202
- 2 Sept 2024
based on the 80% who raised concerns
based on the 42% who had a child bullied
based on 44 parents (22%) with SEND