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Sidmouth College

State school · Sidmouth, EX10 9LG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 853 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
853 ·
Local authority
Devon County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Lisa Whitworth

Entrance

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

Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School 48 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Newton Poppleford Primary School 11 %
Sidbury Church of England Primary School 10 %
St Peter's Church of England Primary School 8 %
Beer Church of England Primary School 3 %
Drake's Church of England Primary School 3 %
Otterton Church of England Primary School 3 %
Seaton Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
53%
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

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

School
44%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
28.02
LA avg.
34.29
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
48
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

853
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Primley Road
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 9LG
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Telephone: 01395 514823

Email: enquiries@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk

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

Local authority: Devon County Council

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School data & information Sidmouth College Primley Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9LG
853 Pupil numbers
23.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
44%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
44.90
LA avg.
45.40
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.24 Score Below average
≈ 18% 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
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6

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

School
6.7%
LA avg.
14.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
28.02
LA avg.
34.29
Eng. avg.
34.45

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 10 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 B
Psychology GCE A level 21 C
History GCE A level 12 C
Geography GCE A level 18 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 20 C
Biology GCE A level 12 C

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

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Sidmouth 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.

4.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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