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The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport · Dorset · DT6 3DT. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 43
- English & maths 9–4
- 62%
Ofsted publication date: 19/10/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is The Sir John Colfox Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Sir John Colfox Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 19/10/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are The Sir John Colfox Academy's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 43. English and maths 9–4: 62%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is The Sir John Colfox Academy?
The Sir John Colfox Academy is in Bridport (DT6 3DT), Dorset. URN 141735.
How do I compare The Sir John Colfox Academy with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with The Sir John Colfox Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 12 September 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
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Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Bridport
11 schools on the Bridport town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
- Bridport Primary School
- Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
- Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
- Charmouth Primary School
- Loders CofE Primary Academy
- Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
- Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Citation
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The Sir John Colfox Academy
URN: 141735
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Bridport
Postcode: DT6 3DT
Ofsted overall: Good (19/10/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/141735/
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