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South Dartmoor Community College
Balland Lane, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EW, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.6 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
795
Capacity
1,708
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.7, placing it in the top 40% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%. The school also supports a strong progression to university, with 63% of students continuing their education beyond secondary school.
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Last inspected: 24 September 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. | 47.7 | Top 40% 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%. | 68% | Top 46% 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%. | 52% | Top 32% 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 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
90%
My child feels safe
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.52423, -3.74575 · TQ13 7EW
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN136569
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is South Dartmoor Community College rated by Ofsted?
South Dartmoor Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is South Dartmoor Community College a good school?
South Dartmoor Community College scores 64.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Dartmoor Community College?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Dartmoor Community College receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at South Dartmoor Community College in GCSEs?
South Dartmoor Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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