South Dartmoor Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Balland Lane Ashburton Devon TQ13 7EW |
| Phone | 01364652230 |
| Reference Number | 136569 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 795 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.2%
Girls: 47.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 68 | 140 |
| 8 | 72 | 75 | 147 |
| 9 | 71 | 69 | 140 |
| 10 | 70 | 61 | 131 |
| 11 | 61 | 60 | 121 |
| 12 | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| 13 | 44 | 31 | 75 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.3% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2024 | School inspection |
| 29 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as South Dartmoor Community College | |
| 26 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.5% |
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 | 33.56 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.8 |
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 | 18.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 59 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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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Ashburton Primary School
Whistley Hill, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DW |
0.7 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
Buckfast Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EA |
2.62 miles |
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Landscove Church of England Primary School
Landscove, Nr Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7LY |
2.89 miles |
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Buckfastleigh Primary School
Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD |
3.35 miles |
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Ilsington Church of England Primary School
Ilsington, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9RE |
3.6 miles |
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Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JB |
3.64 miles |
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Broadhempston Village Primary School
Broadhempston, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6BL |
3.69 miles |
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Denbury Primary School
West Street, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6DP |
3.83 miles |
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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7TB |
4.65 miles |
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St Christophers School
Mount Barton, Staverton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6PF |
4.67 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sands School
48 East Street, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7AX |
0.65 miles |
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Phoenix Bay School
The Pavillion, 3 Seale Hayne, Newton Abbot, Torquay, TQ12 6NQ |
4.2 miles |
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South Devon Steiner School
Hood Manor, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6AB |
4.73 miles |