Ivybridge Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harford Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0JA |
| Phone | 01752691000 |
| Reference Number | 136336 |
Ivybridge Community College has been rated as 'Good' in its latest inspection, reflecting an overall solid performance despite previously holding an 'Outstanding' designation. The school is recognized for providing a broad curriculum that equips pupils with strong knowledge and skills across various subjects. There is a calm and purposeful learning environment, with pupils demonstrating a positive attitude towards their education, although some concerns regarding the variability of support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) were noted. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a commendable standard in leadership and the quality of education provided, particularly in subjects like mathematics and geography.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2323 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.39%
Girls: 47.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 174 | 177 | 351 |
| 8 | 198 | 196 | 394 |
| 9 | 222 | 180 | 402 |
| 10 | 211 | 182 | 393 |
| 11 | 224 | 147 | 371 |
| 12 | 104 | 119 | 223 |
| 13 | 84 | 105 | 189 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 14 Jan 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Ivybridge Community College | |
| 07 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Broad curriculum with diverse subjects offered
- Strong knowledge and skills development across subjects
- Calm and purposeful learning environment
- High-quality training for staff to improve teaching
- Exciting extra-curricular options available
- Effective mentoring for disadvantaged pupils
- Strong support for sixth-form students
- Vigilant safeguarding arrangements in place
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the provision for pupils with SEND
- Some subject curriculums not as well implemented as others
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 71.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 81.4% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.85 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 21.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 98 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 99 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 183 | 69 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Stowford School
Exeter Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0BG |
0.15 miles |
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The Erme Primary School
Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0AJ |
0.21 miles |
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Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Manor Way, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9BG |
0.5 miles |
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Woodlands Park Primary School
Abbot Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9TF |
0.89 miles |
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Ermington Primary School
School Road, Ermington, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NH |
2.14 miles |
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Ugborough Primary School
Ugborough, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0NJ |
2.37 miles |
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Cornwood Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Cornwood, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9PZ |
2.87 miles |
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Modbury Primary School
Barrack Road, Modbury, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0RB |
3.14 miles |
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Sparkwell All Saints Primary School
Sparkwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5DD |
3.78 miles |
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Holbeton Primary School
The Square, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1LT |
4.23 miles |
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South Brent Primary School
Totnes Road, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JN |
4.38 miles |
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