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Honiton Community College

School Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QT, Devon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
691
Capacity
958
Ages
1116
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 78% nationally. While 54% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 46%, which may be a consideration for prospective families. The school has a moderate EBacc entry rate of 27% and supports over half of its students in progressing to university.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 13 May 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.40.4Bottom 22% 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%.54%Bottom 21% 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%.36%Bottom 30% 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%.27%Bottom 38% 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%.17%Bottom 38% UK
University Destinations
MetricValuevs 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%.56%Average
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 43 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).

Parent View (146 responses)
2.7
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
15% disagree
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
My child feels safe
67%
Good range of subjects
64%
Progress is communicated
64%
My child makes good progress
63%
School has high expectations
62%
My child is happy
58%
Behaviour is good
56%
School supports development
49%
School keeps me informed
47%
I'd recommend this school
46%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other3.0%
Black African1.3%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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50.80161, -3.19080 · EX14 1QT

School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN136912
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Honiton Community College rated by Ofsted?

Honiton Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.

Is Honiton Community College a good school?

Honiton Community College scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Honiton Community College?

Based on 146 Ofsted Parent View responses, Honiton Community College receives a satisfaction score of 54% across all parent survey questions.

How do pupils perform at Honiton Community College in GCSEs?

Honiton Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

What are the best schools near EX14 1QT?

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