Budehaven Community School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Bude, EX23 8DQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 42% in England
14 of 31 in Cornwall
Pupils
1,145
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
10.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.7 | 43.0 | 45.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 36% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 38% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 | -0.22 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Holsworthy Community College · 7.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 20% in England
- Atlantic Academy · 13.9 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Sir James Smith's School · 15.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 20% in England
- Launceston College · 15.6 mi · Good · Top 42% in England
- Bideford College · 19.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 36% in England
- Great Torrington School · 19.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
The neighbourhood
Budehaven Community School is in Bude & Stratton (typical home £332,500, crime low).
What is Budehaven Community School's Ofsted rating?
Budehaven Community School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Budehaven Community School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Budehaven Community School is in the bottom 42% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.