Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

About Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is an academy converter in Wedmore, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 620 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

620 / 600 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 November 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4ND

Phone

01934712211

Headteacher

Matthew Drew

Website

http://www.hughsexey.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School?

Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is an academy converter in Wedmore, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School have?

Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School has 620 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

How does Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School?

Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is located at Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4ND.