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Wadham School

Somerset·Secondary·South West·Voluntary controlled school·TA18 7NT
URN: 123893Not judgedOfsted published 2 Mar 2025
42.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.27
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.50, -0.04]
55.3%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
19.1%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

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
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

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]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

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.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202515242.355.3%19.1%3.6
2023/202414641.3-0.2752.7%26.7%3.6
2022/202314738.2-0.6946.0%27.0%3.3
2021/202213541.1-0.5850.0%36.0%3.6

Nearby and similar schools

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The Castle School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 53.4Progress 8 +0.60
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Sexey's School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 51.5Progress 8 +0.33
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Huish Episcopi Academy
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 50.6Progress 8 -0.13
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The Blue School
Attainment 8 49.7Progress 8 +0.19
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Haygrove School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 48.8Progress 8 +0.21
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School information

URN123893
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary controlled school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Richard Burgas
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterChurch of England
PostcodeTA18 7NT
Latest pupils152
FSM eligible18.9%

Contact and identifiers

Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT

http://www.wadhamschool.co.ukView local authority page1460270123
DfE number4508
UKPRN10007285
Opened
GIAS updated13 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated13 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published2 Mar 2025

Latest Ofsted inspection

Not judged
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date21 Jan 2025
Publication date2 Mar 2025
View Ofsted report