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Robert Blake School

Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW
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Robert Blake School
Bridgwater, TA6 6AW
1,042 Pupils
990 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
33.70% FSM %
511 Boys
531 Girls
About Robert Blake School

Robert Blake School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,042 pupils on roll. School capacity: 990. Current headteacher: Deb Loveridge.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Somerset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Bridgwater
Ward Bridgwater South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006601
URN 123878
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tim Scott Chair of Governors 12/07/2024 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sean Warren Chair of Governors 17/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stella Green Governor 13/09/2023 17/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Stuart Griffiths Governor 15/01/2025 14/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Deb Loveridge Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nathan McGurl Governor 23/04/2025 22/04/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Gregg Morrison Governor 13/09/2023 17/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Lisa Phillips Governor 07/12/2022 17/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Louise Rowley Governor 12/10/2017 11/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Taylor Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Taylor Governor 15/01/2025 14/01/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Kerry Watkins Governor 13/09/2023 17/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Polden Bower School
0.05 km • Bridgwater
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Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
0.14 km • Bridgwater
Other
Hamp Academy
0.26 km • Bridgwater
Other
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
0.89 km • Bridgwater
Other
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
1.05 km • Bridgwater
Other
Somerset Bridge Primary School
1.07 km • Bridgwater
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Robert Blake School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bridgwater, Somerset.
Robert Blake School has 1,042 pupils, with a capacity of 990.
Robert Blake School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Robert Blake School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Robert Blake School is Miss Deb Loveridge.
Robert Blake School is at Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Robert Blake School: Does not have a sixth form.
Robert Blake School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Deb Loveridge
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW
01278456243
robertblake.org.uk/
Location
TA6 6AW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 123878
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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