Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 10 May 2023
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
Ofsted changed the Parent View questions in November 2025, so some questions differ between years.
46%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
38%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
76 responses up to 6 April 2026 · 5% response rate
My child is happy at this school.
53% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
49% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
34% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
13% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
20% agreeBridgwater College Academy was graded Requires Improvement at its last Ofsted inspection, on 10 May 2023.
No. Distance only counts when Bridgwater College Academy has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
Bridgwater College Academy had 1,576 pupils aged 3 to 16 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 1,880. It is a mixed school with no sixth form, so students move on at 16.
Further education
0.3 miles away
Academy sponsor led
0.5 miles away
Community school
0.5 miles away
Academy sponsor led
0.8 miles away
Free schools
1.1 miles away