Wadham School
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Attainment 8 of 42.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 55%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.27
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.50, -0.04]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 152 | 42.3 | — | 55.3% | 19.1% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 146 | 41.3 | -0.27 | 52.7% | 26.7% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 147 | 38.2 | -0.69 | 46.0% | 27.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 135 | 41.1 | -0.58 | 50.0% | 36.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Somerset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 123893 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary controlled school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Richard Burgas |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | TA18 7NT |
| Latest pupils | 152 |
| FSM eligible | 18.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT
http://www.wadhamschool.co.ukView local authority page1460270123| DfE number | 4508 |
| UKPRN | 10007285 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 13 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 2 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2025 |