Brixham College
Brixham, TQ5 9HF · Torbay · secondary school
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8th of 8 secondary schools in Torbay we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 726 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 2 | 35% | 0.08 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 22.8 · 6 | 30% | 0.17 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.74 · 7 | 25% | 0.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.5 · 10 | 10% | 0.11 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brixham College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.74 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,012 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from lower baselines? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Brixham College
Overview
Brixham College is undergoing significant change under new leadership, with many improvement initiatives still in their early stages. While safeguarding standards are met and personal development is strong, the report identifies that achievement, attendance, behaviour, teaching, and inclusion all require attention.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- The ‘values’ curriculum is "comprehensive," helping pupils understand the world and reflect on relationships.
- Pupils benefit from a "well-organised careers programme" and a broad extra-curricular offer, including sports and arts.
- Staff workload is "managed effectively and considerately," and staff are "optimistic about the school’s capacity to improve."
- Looked-after children and those known to social care receive "effective personal and academic support."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure weaknesses in pupils’ writing are "identified early and addressed effectively."
- The school needs to secure "sustained improvements in pupils’ overall attendance" and further reduce persistent absence.
- Leaders and governors should develop "regular and constructive communication with families" to rebuild trust.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, ensuring that "pupils are made safer and feel safe" through an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.2 |
| 2024/25 | 36.7 |
| 2025/26 | 37.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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