Welcome to Brixham College
Brixham College is an exceptional school with a fantastic learning environment and ethos. We are rightly proud of being a comprehensive school providing excellent educational opportunities for all children, irrespective of ability or aptitude.
Whilst academic success is very important, at Brixham College we believe that there is more to a good education. As well as ensuring our students succeed in exams, we aim to develop our values of high expectations, knowledge, character, leadership and continued improvement in all our children.
Mr. M. Eager | Principal
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Boarding Type
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School Type
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Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,053 Total
No. of Boys
509 (48.3%)
No. of Girls
544 (51.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
3.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.0%
A*/A grades
2.41%
Leavers’ Destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
50%
School
70%
England
Higher Apprenticeships
3%
School
1%
England
Higher education or training
Top 3rd of higher education institutions
...of which Russell Group
...of which Oxford/Cambridge
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationPlanning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
6th Form Open Evening
Oct 20
Year 12 Parents Evening
Mar 26
Alumni Stories
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Updates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
Show all activities3 days per year off-timetable to cover a range of topics linked to cultural diversity, physical and mental health, post-18 opportunities (higher education, employment or apprenticeships) and guest speakers including the University of Bath. Students also go on the UCAS convention and a range of apprenticeship and employment conventions throughout the two years.
Once per week on a Wednesday morning, students have the chance to undertake a range of opportunities linked to their wellbeing and development. Current offers include; cooking, sport, craft skills, debating, MOOCs EPQ and British Sign Language.
Each year, all students are encouraged to take part in the Community Programme, where students volunteer within the school community. Opportunities include peer reading and numeracy at KS3, mentoring at GCSE, and running clubs. This is a fantastic way for students to build their confidence, inter-personal skills of more specific academic knowledge.
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About School
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Torbay |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |