Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wedmore, South West BS28 4ND · Somerset
#57 of 402 secondary schools in South West
#740 of 4,090 nationally
About Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is a academy secondary located in Wedmore, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 9–13. In 2025 it enrolled 595 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 76.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 57th of 402 ranked secondary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 595; capacity filled 99.2%.
There are 2 schools in Wedmore; Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)15.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 595
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 15.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Wedmore First School Academy
Wedmore · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
193 students · 1.5 km away
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
158 students · 5.2 km away
Weare Academy First School
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
149 students · 5.7 km away
East Huntspill Primary School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students · 7.1 km away
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 7.2 km away
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,043 students · 7.2 km away
Meare Village Primary School
Glastonbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students · 7.2 km away
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
Draycott · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
70 students · 7.4 km away
Cheddar First School
Cheddar · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
358 students · 7.4 km away
Fairlands Middle School
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
405 students · 7.6 km away
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Sir James Smith's School
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588 students
Sturminster Newton High School
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Digitech Studio School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School a good school?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School has a Success Index (England) of 76.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #57 of 402 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School rank in South West?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School ranks #57 of 402 secondary schools in South West and #740 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School had 595 students in 2025.
Is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 9–13. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.