Exmouth Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gipsy Lane Exmouth Devon EX8 3AF |
| Phone | 01395264761 |
| Reference Number | 136612 |
Exmouth Community College is currently rated as requiring improvement, primarily due to some challenges in the quality of education and student behavior. The school has been undergoing significant changes in leadership and structure, resulting in a re-setting of vision aimed at elevating overall performance. Despite these challenges, there are notable strengths, particularly in terms of personal development and sixth-form provision, where the school has implemented a broad curriculum and provides extensive support to its students. Many pupils feel safe and acknowledge the supportive environment created for their personal and social development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2103 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.31%
Girls: 49.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 178 | 173 | 351 |
| 8 | 187 | 179 | 366 |
| 9 | 213 | 194 | 407 |
| 10 | 181 | 159 | 340 |
| 11 | 186 | 184 | 370 |
| 12 | 59 | 85 | 144 |
| 13 | 54 | 71 | 125 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.3% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Exmouth Community College | |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
| 10 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Broad curriculum planning with clear sequencing.
- Ambitious programmes of study in the sixth form.
- Regular reading opportunities for students.
- Effective personal development programme enhancing social and moral understanding.
- Strong extra-curricular offerings including sports and arts.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of effective implementation of some parts of the curriculum.
- Inadequate support for some pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Inconsistent behavior management during social times.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.5% |
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 | 28.48 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.68 |
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 | 8.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 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 | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3BA |
0.38 miles |
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Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1PU |
0.4 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Regents Gate, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1TA |
0.47 miles |
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Marpool Primary School
Moorfield Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3QW |
0.53 miles |
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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
1 Beacon Place, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2SR |
0.71 miles |
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Brixington Primary Academy
Brixington Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4JQ |
0.93 miles |
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Bassetts Farm Primary School
St John's Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4GB |
1.02 miles |
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Littleham Church of England Primary School
Littledown Close, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2QY |
1.32 miles |
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St Peter's Preparatory School
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1.73 miles |
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Lympstone Church of England Primary School
School Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5JY |
1.79 miles |
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Starcross Primary School
New Road, Exeter, Devon, Devon, EX6 8QD |
1.92 miles |
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Cockwood Primary School
Cofton Hill, Cockwood, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8RB |
2.01 miles |
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Kenton Primary School
The Playing Field, East Town Lane, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8JT |
3.13 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Moor Lane, St. Peters C of E Primary School, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 6QF |
3.26 miles |
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Woodbury Church of England Primary School
Castle Lane, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1EA |
3.45 miles |
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Gatehouse Primary Academy
Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0LW |
3.78 miles |
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Drake's Church of England Primary School
Middle Street, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7DQ |
4.12 miles |
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Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School
Stony Lane, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1PP |
4.47 miles |
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Westcliff Primary Academy
First Avenue, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9RA |
4.58 miles |
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Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Clyst St George, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0RE |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
1 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 2AU |
0.81 miles |
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Chances Educational Support Services
Red Rock, Sandy Lane, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0AF |
3.67 miles |
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Dawlish College
Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY |
3.84 miles |
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Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas
Oak Park Road, Dawlish, EX7 0DE |
3.93 miles |
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Orchard Manor School
John Nash Drive, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SF |
4.84 miles |
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Mill Water School
Bicton, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7BJ |
4.97 miles |