Budehaven Community School
URN: 112045 • Bude EX23 8DQ
Overview
- Name
- Budehaven Community School
- URN
- 112045
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- The Bude Communities' Schools' Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dominic Wilkes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01288353271
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Valley Road, Bude EX23 8DQ
Summary
Budehaven Community School is a mixed foundation school located in Bude, Cornwall, catering to students aged 11 to 19. The school prides itself on being fully comprehensive and inclusive, fostering an environment built on the principles of Care, Enjoyment, and Opportunities. With a current enrolment of 1,140 pupils, Budehaven aims to uphold high standards of behaviour and academic achievement, as evidenced by its recent 'Good' rating from Ofsted.
The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on linking knowledge across subjects. Key Stage 3 prepares students effectively for their GCSEs and A Levels, with many progressing to prestigious universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions. The school also boasts a successful Sixth Form, ranking in the top 20% of providers nationally.
Budehaven fosters a strong sense of community, offering excellent facilities for sports, arts, and health support. The school actively engages with local families through events and exhibitions, celebrating the talents and achievements of its students while promoting a culture of generosity and collaboration.
The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on linking knowledge across subjects. Key Stage 3 prepares students effectively for their GCSEs and A Levels, with many progressing to prestigious universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions. The school also boasts a successful Sixth Form, ranking in the top 20% of providers nationally.
Budehaven fosters a strong sense of community, offering excellent facilities for sports, arts, and health support. The school actively engages with local families through events and exhibitions, celebrating the talents and achievements of its students while promoting a culture of generosity and collaboration.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mullion School (74.4)
- Torpoint Community College (72.3)
- Helston Community College (69.5)
- The Roseland Academy (67.2)
- Penrice Academy (66.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- The Bude Communities' Schools' Trust
- Capacity
- 1304
- Pupils
- 1140
- Boys
- 576
- Girls
- 564
- FSM %
- 23.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1140 | 576 | 564 | 1304 | 23.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1139 | 564 | 575 | 1325 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1215 | 585 | 630 | 1325 | 15.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1215 | 585 | 630 | 1325 | 15.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1169 | 580 | 589 | 1325 | 15.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1149 | 580 | 569 | 1325 | 13.30 |
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