Brymore Academy
URN: 139655 • Bridgwater TA5 2NB
Overview
- Name
- Brymore Academy
- URN
- 139655
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stefan McHale (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01278652369
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cannington, Bridgwater TA5 2NB
Summary
Brymore Academy is a state boarding school for boys aged 11 to 17, located in Bridgwater, Somerset. With a current enrolment of 346 pupils and a capacity of 350, the academy emphasizes a holistic approach to education, prioritising academic success alongside personal development. The school is committed to instilling traditional values such as hard work, respect, and manners, which are reflected in the ethos of the school community.
The curriculum at Brymore Academy is designed to be practical and engaging, supported by small class sizes and outstanding facilities. Students benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, farming, and workshops, which enhance their learning experience. The school also offers a robust support system for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the guidance they need to thrive.
Brymore Academy fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging student leadership and participation in various activities. The school maintains connections with past pupils through the Old Brymorians association, promoting a lasting relationship with its alumni. For parents, the academy provides regular updates and resources through its website, ensuring transparency and engagement with the school’s activities and policies.
The curriculum at Brymore Academy is designed to be practical and engaging, supported by small class sizes and outstanding facilities. Students benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, farming, and workshops, which enhance their learning experience. The school also offers a robust support system for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the guidance they need to thrive.
Brymore Academy fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging student leadership and participation in various activities. The school maintains connections with past pupils through the Old Brymorians association, promoting a lasting relationship with its alumni. For parents, the academy provides regular updates and resources through its website, ensuring transparency and engagement with the school’s activities and policies.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Brymore Academy Experience to last a lifetime (other)
- About (other)
- Policies/Statutory Information (other)
- Why Brymore? (other)
- End of Term News To read the up to date newsletters please view this page ... (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chilton Trinity (62.9)
- Haygrove School (58.8)
- Brymore School (45.2)
- East Bridgwater Community School (45.2)
- Haygrove School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 17
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 346
- Boys
- 346
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 13.40
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 346 | 346 | 0 | 350 | 13.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 343 | 343 | 0 | 375 | 15.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 340 | 340 | 0 | 375 | 13.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 340 | 340 | 0 | 375 | 13.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 337 | 337 | 0 | 265 | 12.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 313 | 313 | 0 | 265 | 11.90 |
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