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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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