The Blue School

StateSecondaryChurch of England

GoodSecondaryAges 11–181,357 pupils

Kennion Road, BA5 2NRWebsite01749678799

Good1,357 pupilsAges 11–18

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Good2y ago

Inspected May 2023

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,357

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,357

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,357 / 1,640 (83%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mr Mark Woodlock

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

10.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.1%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence29.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate21.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.2%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 18.2%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 3.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty81 (28%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health67 (23%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty42 (15%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder34 (12%)

Speech, Language & Communication31 (11%)

Not Assessed10 (3%)

Physical Disability9 (3%)

Other7 (2%)

Hearing Impairment4 (1%)

Visual Impairment2 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 78

Teaching assistants (FTE)23

Support staff (FTE)78

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,357

Free school meals 15.7%

English as additional language 7.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.1%

White Other6.4%

Mixed Other2.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.8%

Indian1.1%

Chinese0.7%

Asian Other0.6%

White Irish0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

Other0.4%

Unclassified0.4%

Black African0.3%

Mixed White & African0.2%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

Black Caribbean0.1%

Traveller Irish0.1%

Bangladeshi0.1%

2024-25

Leavers' Destinations

85.0%

to education

Sixth Form48.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET5.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,658

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,942 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,080

Support staff£1,913

Premises£420

Energy£154

Learning resources£163

Income per pupil£8,045

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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