Bridgwater College Academy
URN: 138375 • Bridgwater TA6 4QY
Overview
- Name
- Bridgwater College Academy
- URN
- 138375
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Black (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01278727327
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parkway, Bridgwater TA6 4QY
Summary
Bridgwater College Academy (BCA) is an all-through academy located in Bridgwater, Somerset, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 1,576 pupils, with a capacity of 1,880. The academy is dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, where respect, responsibility, and resilience are core values. BCA aims to provide a high-quality education that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future success.
The academy offers a seamless curriculum that spans all educational phases, ensuring that student progress is continuous and well-supported. BCA prides itself on building strong relationships with families to enhance student outcomes and well-being. The dedicated staff at BCA are committed to challenging students to reach their full potential and encouraging them to aspire for excellence.
As Somerset's only all-through academy, BCA benefits from a unique position that allows for comprehensive tracking of student progress and tailored support. The academy's ethos is centred on creating a calm and focused learning environment, where students are encouraged to work hard and take pride in their achievements.
The academy offers a seamless curriculum that spans all educational phases, ensuring that student progress is continuous and well-supported. BCA prides itself on building strong relationships with families to enhance student outcomes and well-being. The dedicated staff at BCA are committed to challenging students to reach their full potential and encouraging them to aspire for excellence.
As Somerset's only all-through academy, BCA benefits from a unique position that allows for comprehensive tracking of student progress and tailored support. The academy's ethos is centred on creating a calm and focused learning environment, where students are encouraged to work hard and take pride in their achievements.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Student Absence Work (sen)
- Useful SEND Docs/Links (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Arbor Parent Portal Information (download)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Steiner Academy Frome (52.7)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Capacity
- 1880
- Pupils
- 1576
- Boys
- 820
- Girls
- 756
- FSM %
- 36.10
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1576 | 820 | 756 | 1880 | 36.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1595 | 828 | 767 | 1880 | 36.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1514 | 777 | 737 | 1880 | 36.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1514 | 777 | 737 | 1880 | 36.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1422 | 724 | 698 | 1580 | 34.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1396 | 708 | 688 | 1580 | 29.90 |
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