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Ivybridge Community College

State school · Ivybridge, PL21 0JA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,424 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,424 ·
Local authority
Devon County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Rachel Hutchinson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Stowford School 13 %
Woodlands Park Primary School 11 %
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge 8 %
Yealmpton Primary School 5 %
Modbury Primary School 5 %
The Erme Primary School 4 %
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School 4 %
Ermington Primary School 4 %
South Brent Primary School 4 %
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School 3 %
Compton CofE Primary School 2 %
Sherford Vale School & Nursery 2 %
Cornwood Church of England Primary School 2 %
Wembury Primary School 2 %
Ugborough Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Boringdon Primary School 1 %
Hyde Park Junior School 1 %
Elburton Primary School 1 %
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School 1 %
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School 1 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School 1 %
Old Priory Junior Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
83%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
136
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,424
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Harford Road
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 0JA
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Telephone: 01752 691000

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ivybridge.devon.sch.uk

Local authority: Devon County Council

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School data & information Ivybridge Community College Harford Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0JA
2,424 Pupil numbers
12 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
136 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
83%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
54.70
LA avg.
45.40
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.35 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 397 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 183 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 390 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 396 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 138 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.59
LA avg.
34.29
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 21 A
Psychology GCE A level 45 B
Physics GCE A level 20 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 24 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 19 B
Mathematics GCE A level 34 A
History GCE A level 34 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 21 B
Geography GCE A level 31 B
French GCE A level 7 B
Film Studies GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 21 B
Economics GCE A level 15 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 C
Chemistry GCE A level 25 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 26 B
Biology GCE A level 50 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 A
Art and Design GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ivybridge Community College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
12 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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