The Sir John Colfox Academy vs Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Voluntary aided school
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Dorset
Dorset
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
756
107
Capacity
1024
112
Occupancy
74%
96%
FSM %
22.7%
14.0%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Outstanding
Personal Development
-
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2023
May 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
45.9
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
43.4%
-
KS2 Reading
-
83%
KS2 Maths
-
75%
KS2 Writing
-
67%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
D+
-
Points Per Entry
23.4
-
Best 3 A-Levels
D+
-
AAB+ %
6%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
36
-
Retention
95%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
10%
-
Degree course
41%
-
Any L4+ destination
43%
-
Apprenticeships
0%
-
Cohort size
42
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (46)
Biology (34)
Religious Studies (32)
Psychology (30)
Sociology (26)
Biology (20)
Chemistry (18)
Sociology (18)