Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lancaster Gardens Whitleigh Plymouth Devon PL5 4AA |
| Phone | 01752201020 |
| Reference Number | 113533 |
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College has made significant strides since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of requires improvement to a current assessment of good in overall effectiveness. The school showcases a strong emphasis on character development and fosters a respectful and safe environment where students are encouraged to achieve personal and academic success. The leadership demonstrates ambition, with a curriculum design focused on the English Baccalaureate, and involves parents in their children’s education despite some concerns raised by a minority of them regarding day-to-day operations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 767 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.02%
Girls: 47.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 89 | 69 | 158 |
| 8 | 80 | 75 | 155 |
| 9 | 66 | 76 | 142 |
| 10 | 65 | 51 | 116 |
| 11 | 63 | 55 | 118 |
| 12 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| 13 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders for pupil behavior and learning
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Strong emphasis on developing pupils’ character
- Coherent curriculum design that promotes clear knowledge sequencing
- Effective careers advice and guidance for pupils
- Supportive environment for staff professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always promote appropriate discussion about subject content
- Early reading programme is in its infancy and lacks impact
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.18 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.14 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 95 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Whitleigh Community Primary School
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
0.14 miles |
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Woodfield Primary School
Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW |
0.29 miles |
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St Peter's RC Primary School
Brentford Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HD |
0.54 miles |
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Shakespeare Primary School
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU |
0.8 miles |
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Beechwood Primary Academy
31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX |
0.82 miles |
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Knowle Primary School
Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG |
0.93 miles |
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Mary Dean Avenue, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4LS |
1.01 miles |
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Widey Court Primary School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.21 miles |
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Manadon Vale Primary School
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL |
1.21 miles |
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Ernesettle Community School
Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2RB |
1.24 miles |
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Oakwood Primary Academy
Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS |
1.25 miles |
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Courtlands School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.35 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN |
1.44 miles |
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Pennycross Primary School
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL |
1.49 miles |
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St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Priestley Avenue, Higher Saint Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DW |
1.53 miles |
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Widewell Primary Academy
Lulworth Drive, Roborough, Widewell Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7ER |
1.57 miles |
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Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Roman Way, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DT |
1.59 miles |
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive, Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PS |
1.64 miles |
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Marine Academy Primary
Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF |
1.72 miles |
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Thornbury Primary School
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL |
1.87 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
0.27 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
0.53 miles |
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Notre Dame RC School
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN |
0.77 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
1 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
1.16 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
1.29 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
1.6 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
1.63 miles |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
1.75 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
1.84 miles |
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Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
2 miles |
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Tor Bridge High
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN |
2.03 miles |
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Plymouth College
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2.38 miles |
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Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1HL |
2.64 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
2.68 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
2.68 miles |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
2.79 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
2.83 miles |
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UTC Plymouth
Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL |
3.16 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
3.19 miles |