Clyst Vale Community College

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Does not apply
Address Station Road
Broadclyst
Exeter
Devon
EX5 3AJ
Phone 01392461407
Reference Number 136638

Clyst Vale Community College is performing well, receiving a good overall rating in its recent inspection. Pupils at the school enjoy their education, showing respect and strong engagement in school activities. They have positive relationships with both staff and peers, evidenced by their active participation in the life of the school, including leadership roles and competitions. The school embodies a strong sense of community and adheres to its values of 'Respect, Participate, Learn'. The leadership and curriculum are commendable, with effective strategies in place to support SEND students and promote a love for reading among pupils.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 936
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.88%
Girls: 47.12%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 22.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2.4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 21

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 95 80 175
8 113 66 179
9 81 97 178
10 92 85 177
11 93 85 178
12 8 15 23
13 13 13 26

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 91.2%
White, Other 2.7%
White & Black (African) 1.1%
Mixed, Other 1.1%
African 0.9%
White & Asian 0.7%
Unclassified 0.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.3%
Asian, Other 0.2%
Indian 0.1%
Irish 0.1%
Caribbean 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 06 Dec 2022
Date Report
06 Dec 2022 School inspection:
01 Oct 2019 School inspection:
25 Apr 2018 Short inspection
04 Jun 2015 Full inspection:
11 Oct 2013 Monitoring visit
03 Jul 2013 Full inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
04 Oct 2011 Curriculum and development visit
26 Jan 2010 Full inspection:
Previously as Clyst Vale Community College
26 Jan 2010 Full inspection:
16 May 2007 Full inspection:
16 May 2007 Full inspection:
04 Nov 2002 Full inspection
04 Nov 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy their time at school and have respectful relationships with staff and peers.
  • Leaders and staff uphold high expectations for pupil behaviour and conduct.
  • The school follows an ambitious curriculum that ensures knowledge retention.
  • Teachers effectively support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Students report positive experiences in the sixth form, with well-suited courses to their aspirations.
  • A thorough careers program prepares pupils for future study and work.

Areas for Improvement

  • A small number of pupils miss too much curriculum time, affecting their progress.
  • Some pupils' behaviour interrupts learning, and staff do not always manage this effectively.

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)
44.5

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40.4%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 56.7%

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

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 30.02
Average Points (best 3) 33.33

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 25%
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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 102 16
Third Preference 69 5
From another Local Authority 1 1

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Destinations after GCSE's

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 >  Further Education
 >  School Sixth Form
 >  Sixth Form College
 >  Other Education
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Employment
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