Best Schools in Brixham

Brixham has 11 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

The top-rated schools in Brixham include Butterflies Early Years Centre, Galmpton Pre-school, Kinetic Sports Group - St Margaret, based on a composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, and pupil progress measures. Rankings are updated regularly as new data is published by the Department for Education.

83% of inspected schools in Brixham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the national average of 89%. This includes 1 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

Across primary schools in Brixham, 65% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Brixham is -0.29, which is below the national average. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Brixham is 19.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. The national average for state-funded schools is approximately 17:1.

The persistent absence rate across schools in Brixham is 26.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. The national average is approximately 22%.

There are 3,189 pupils enrolled across schools in Brixham, with 1,120 in primary and 2,069 in secondary. 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in Brixham by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.