Brixham College
Brixham College is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Brixham, TQ5, in the Torbay council area. It has 1,012 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (31 March 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6 areas — inspected 31 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.74 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 36.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 22.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 161 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 23.14 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | D+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 48 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,012 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 31.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.92% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.94% | 2024/25 |
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