Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College
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Broadoak Mathematics and Computing College is a secondary school
in Weston-super-Mare
, North Somerset
, England.
The school, which has specialist Mathematics and Computing College
status, has 897 students between the ages of 11 and 16 years.
and 49.8% for the rest of the country. However, absence figures were below the local and national averages.
In June 2008, the school received a rating of "good" from Ofsted
. In 2003, the school was rated as "unsatisfactory" by Ofsted and achievement standards were described as "well below average",
although the report did note that the school was improving and praised the leadership of the newly appointed headteacher. In the 2002–2003 academic year the headteacher of The Kings of Wessex School in Cheddar
was seconded to the school by the local education authority
, after the school's governors lost control of their budget in March 2002, after they reached a £250,000 deficit.
In 2007, the school was given the Artsmark
award by the Arts Council England
.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare is a seaside resort, town and civil parish in the unitary authority of North Somerset, which is within the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. It is located on the Bristol Channel coast, south west of Bristol, spanning the coast between the bounding high ground of Worlebury...
, North Somerset
North Somerset
North Somerset is a unitary authority in England. Its area covers part of the ceremonial county of Somerset but it is administered independently of the non-metropolitan county. Its administrative headquarters is in the town hall in Weston-super-Mare....
, England.
The school, which has specialist Mathematics and Computing College
Mathematics and Computing College
Mathematics and Computing Colleges were introduced in England in 2002 as part of the Government's Specialist Schools Programme which was designed to raise standards in secondary education. Specialist schools focus specifically on their chosen specialism but must also meet the requirements of the...
status, has 897 students between the ages of 11 and 16 years.
Academic achievement
In 2009, 39% of pupils achieve five GCSEs at grade A* to C including Mathematics and English. This compares with 52% for North SomersetNorth Somerset
North Somerset is a unitary authority in England. Its area covers part of the ceremonial county of Somerset but it is administered independently of the non-metropolitan county. Its administrative headquarters is in the town hall in Weston-super-Mare....
and 49.8% for the rest of the country. However, absence figures were below the local and national averages.
In June 2008, the school received a rating of "good" from Ofsted
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
. In 2003, the school was rated as "unsatisfactory" by Ofsted and achievement standards were described as "well below average",
although the report did note that the school was improving and praised the leadership of the newly appointed headteacher. In the 2002–2003 academic year the headteacher of The Kings of Wessex School in Cheddar
Cheddar
Cheddar is a large village and civil parish in the Sedgemoor district of the English county of Somerset. It is situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, north-west of Wells. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Nyland and Bradley Cross...
was seconded to the school by the local education authority
Local Education Authority
A local education authority is a local authority in England and Wales that has responsibility for education within its jurisdiction...
, after the school's governors lost control of their budget in March 2002, after they reached a £250,000 deficit.
In 2007, the school was given the Artsmark
Artsmark
Artsmark is a national award scheme managed by Arts Council England. The scheme, that is open to all schools in England, recognises schools with a high level of provision in the arts.There are three levels of award:* Artsmark Gold* Artsmark Silver...
award by the Arts Council England
Arts Council England
Arts Council England was formed in 1994 when the Arts Council of Great Britain was divided into three separate bodies for England, Scotland and Wales. It is a non-departmental public body of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport...
.