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South Molton Community College
Old Alswear Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4LA, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.9 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
662
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, though only 50% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 55% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced engagement and support for families.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.9 | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Parent View (109 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
73%
Good range of subjects
73%
My child is happy
66%
School has high expectations
63%
My child makes good progress
59%
School supports development
58%
Behaviour is good
55%
I'd recommend this school
55%
Progress is communicated
55%
School keeps me informed
39%
School responds to concerns
29%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.0%
White Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.01261, -3.83400 · EX36 4LA
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113512
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.smcc.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is South Molton Community College rated by Ofsted?
South Molton Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is South Molton Community College a good school?
South Molton Community College scores 23.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about South Molton Community College?
Based on 109 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Molton Community College receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at South Molton Community College in GCSEs?
South Molton Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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