Chulmleigh Community College

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religion Does not apply
Address Beacon Road
Chulmleigh
Devon
EX18 7AA
Phone 01769580215
Reference Number 137024

Chulmleigh Community College continues to maintain a good overall judgment since its last inspection, with indications that it could achieve an outstanding rating in a future graded inspection. The school demonstrates high expectations for its pupils, with a culture deeply ingrained in ambition, teamwork, and compassion. Staff engage well with students, fostering a sense of pride and belonging, resulting in high attendance and student satisfaction. Personal development opportunities are abundant, and a strong emphasis is placed on academic excellence, particularly in ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, receive appropriate support and access to a rich curriculum.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 742
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.63%
Girls: 53.37%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 19.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 74 76 150
8 72 81 153
9 74 76 150
10 58 86 144
11 68 77 145

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 92%
White, Other 3.5%
White & Asian 0.9%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.8%
Mixed, Other 0.8%
Irish 0.7%
Unclassified 0.4%
Chinese 0.1%
White & Black (African) 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 17 Oct 2023
Date Report
17 Oct 2023 School inspection
21 Feb 2018 Short inspection
03 Feb 2015 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
09 Oct 2010 Curriculum and development visit
Previously as Chulmleigh Community College
09 Oct 2010 Curriculum and development visit
03 Feb 2010 Full inspection:
03 Feb 2010 Full inspection:
24 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
24 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
21 Oct 2002 Full inspection
21 Oct 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • High expectations for pupils reflected in their academic achievement.
  • Strong emphasis on personal development and student well-being.
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, promoting independent learning.
  • Pupils engage enthusiastically in a wide range of extracurricular activities.

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)
54.1

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 61.4%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 80%

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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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 49 2
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Name Distance
Chulmleigh Primary School
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA
0.14 miles
Kings Nympton Community Primary School
Kings Nympton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9SP
2.86 miles
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Eastington Road, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6QE
4.86 miles
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