Bridgwater College Academy

About Bridgwater College Academy

Bridgwater College Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 1,576 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.8 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 25% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 3–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,576 / 1,880 (84%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

Phone

01278727327

Head Teacher

Laura Campbell/ Sarah Evans

Website

http://www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bridgwater College Academy?

Bridgwater College Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 3–16.

How many pupils does Bridgwater College Academy have?

Bridgwater College Academy has 1,576 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bridgwater College Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bridgwater College Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Bridgwater College Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bridgwater College Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.8 in 2025/26.

How does Bridgwater College Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

25% of pupils at Bridgwater College Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bridgwater College Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bridgwater College Academy is part of BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST.

Where is Bridgwater College Academy?

Bridgwater College Academy is located at Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY.