truancy on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/truancy/Recent content in truancy on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bridgwater College Academy Placed Under Special Measures Following Critical Ofsted Reporthttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/bridgwater-college-academy-placed-under-special-measures-following-critical-ofsted-report/Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/bridgwater-college-academy-placed-under-special-measures-following-critical-ofsted-report/Bridgwater College Academy has been placed under special measures after a troubling Ofsted inspection revealed significant challenges affecting the school. The report, published on Thursday, May 21, identified critical concerns including low attendance, poor pupil achievement, and frequent pupil conflicts. The inspection found that the school’s academic results fall well below national averages, with pupils underperforming in key stage 2 and 4 assessments. Inspectors noted, “Pupils attending this school do not receive an acceptable standard of education.