Brixham College
URN: 137755 • Brixham TQ5 9HF
Overview
- Name
- Brixham College
- URN
- 137755
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Eager (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01803858271
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham TQ5 9HF
Summary
Brixham College is a mixed secondary academy located in Brixham, Torbay, with a current enrolment of 1,053 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,050. The college prides itself on delivering a comprehensive Values Education, which aims to inspire and prepare students for both academic success and personal development. The curriculum is designed around five core values: High Expectations, Continuous Improvement, Character, Knowledge, and Leadership, which are integrated into various subjects and activities.
The college emphasizes a holistic approach to education, ensuring that students not only excel in exams but also develop essential life skills. This is achieved through a Values Curriculum that includes Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education (PSHEE), Citizenship, and British Values, delivered through dedicated lessons, assemblies, and themed events. Brixham College is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, reflecting its commitment to transforming life chances for all students.
In addition to academic pursuits, Brixham College offers a range of extra-curricular activities, fostering a vibrant school community. Recent achievements include the opening of a new drama studio and accolades for student performance in GCSE and A-Level results, highlighting the college's dedication to both educational excellence and community engagement.
The college emphasizes a holistic approach to education, ensuring that students not only excel in exams but also develop essential life skills. This is achieved through a Values Curriculum that includes Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education (PSHEE), Citizenship, and British Values, delivered through dedicated lessons, assemblies, and themed events. Brixham College is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, reflecting its commitment to transforming life chances for all students.
In addition to academic pursuits, Brixham College offers a range of extra-curricular activities, fostering a vibrant school community. Recent achievements include the opening of a new drama studio and accolades for student performance in GCSE and A-Level results, highlighting the college's dedication to both educational excellence and community engagement.
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Nearby alternatives
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School (70.2)
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (62.6)
- Brixham College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Torbay
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1053
- Boys
- 509
- Girls
- 544
- FSM %
- 29.40
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1053 | 509 | 544 | 1050 | 29.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1068 | 525 | 543 | 1050 | 29.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1058 | 523 | 535 | 1050 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1058 | 523 | 535 | 1050 | 22.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1074 | 522 | 552 | 1050 | 21.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1065 | 512 | 553 | 1050 | 16.10 |
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