Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Blackford, Wedmore, BS28 4NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is a middle school in Wedmore for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 31st of 153 primary schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 14 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils are happy and safe. They value their warm, respectful relationships with staff. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils live up to these. For example, pupils know that they should 'think twice' before they say something to make sure it is kind. Parents and carers value the school's high expectations of pupils' conduct and the wider opportunities the school provides. Pupils know the school's distinctive values well. The school is determined that pupils will learn how to help and inspire others. Older pupils are 'buddies' for younger pupils when they join the school. Some pupils share their learning with others, such as by running a 'French café' at a local feeder school. Other pupils have roles in the eco-club or are well-being ambassadors. These opportunities develop pupils' leadership skills and their understanding of civic duty. Pupils benefit from a range of extra-curricular opportunities. For instance, they enjoy performing in the annual school production and participating in house competitions. Pupils appreciate trips, such as to places of local historical significance. Pupils develop their teamwork through sporting and outdoor pursuits.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not pinpointed the knowledge that it is most important for pupils to learn and remember. Consequently, pupils do not build detailed knowledge in all subjects. Leaders need to ensure that planning supports pupils to build their subject knowledge in depth.
- Some pupils do not receive the support they need to improve their reading fluency and confidence. This hinders their learning in the wider curriculum. The school and the trust should ensure that there is an effective reading programme in place for all pupils who need it.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
152 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
595 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedmore First School Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Weare Academy First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| East Huntspill Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Drew
- Phone
- 01934712211
- Address
- Blackford, Wedmore, BS28 4ND
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 143329
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.