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Ivybridge Community College
Harford Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0JA, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.4 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,323
Capacity
2,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 55.2, placing it in the top 14% nationally. A commendable 85% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 63% progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions. However, only 17% of students enter the EBacc, which may indicate a focus on a narrower curriculum. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 55.2 | Top 14% 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%. | 85% | Top 10% 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%. | 72% | Top 8% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 241 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (714 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School has high expectations
86%
My child feels safe
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
My child makes good progress
77%
My child is happy
76%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Progress is communicated
68%
School supports development
65%
School keeps me informed
61%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.39271, -3.91606 · PL21 0JA
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN136336
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ivybridge.devon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ivybridge Community College rated by Ofsted?
Ivybridge Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2020.
Is Ivybridge Community College a good school?
Ivybridge Community College scores 71.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 Ivybridge Community College?
Based on 714 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ivybridge Community College receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ivybridge Community College in GCSEs?
Ivybridge Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.2. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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