Dawlish College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elm Grove Road Dawlish Devon EX7 0BY |
| Phone | 01626862318 |
| Reference Number | 147643 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 748 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.2%
Girls: 50.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 75 | 175 |
| 8 | 85 | 94 | 179 |
| 9 | 78 | 84 | 162 |
| 10 | 52 | 61 | 113 |
| 11 | 53 | 66 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-12-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2019-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-12-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-12-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-06-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-06-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2019-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-12-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-12-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-06-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-06-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-01 | Full inspection | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.09 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Gatehouse Primary Academy
Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0LW |
0.46 miles |
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Westcliff Primary Academy
First Avenue, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9RA |
0.79 miles |
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Cockwood Primary School
Cofton Hill, Cockwood, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8RB |
2.25 miles |
|
Hazeldown School
Maudlin Drive, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8SE |
2.36 miles |
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Starcross Primary School
New Road, Exeter, Devon, Devon, EX6 8QD |
2.88 miles |
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Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Fourth Avenue, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9DT |
3.1 miles |
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Teignmouth Primary School
Mill Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9BB |
3.15 miles |
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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
1 Beacon Place, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2SR |
3.16 miles |
|
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1PU |
3.43 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Regents Gate, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1TA |
3.56 miles |
|
Shaldon Primary School
Bridge Road, Shaldon, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0DD |
3.66 miles |
|
Kenton Primary School
The Playing Field, East Town Lane, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8JT |
3.85 miles |
|
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3BA |
4.19 miles |
|
Marpool Primary School
Moorfield Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3QW |
4.26 miles |
|
Bishopsteignton School
Cockhaven Close, Bishopsteington, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9RJ |
4.34 miles |
|
Littleham Church of England Primary School
Littledown Close, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2QY |
4.61 miles |
|
Lympstone Church of England Primary School
School Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5JY |
4.76 miles |
|
Brixington Primary Academy
Brixington Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4JQ |
4.76 miles |
|
Bassetts Farm Primary School
St John's Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4GB |
4.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas
Oak Park Road, Dawlish, EX7 0DE |
0.17 miles |
|
Chances Educational Support Services
Red Rock, Sandy Lane, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0AF |
0.18 miles |
|
Orchard Manor School
John Nash Drive, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SF |
1.03 miles |
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Trinity School
|
2.57 miles |
|
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ |
2.78 miles |
|
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
1 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 2AU |
3.26 miles |
|
Exmouth Community College
Gipsy Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3AF |
3.84 miles |