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Okehampton College
Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.8 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,137
Capacity
1,437
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.2, students perform above the national average, and over half progress to university, indicating a solid pathway for further education. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. Additionally, only 16% of students enter the EBacc, which may reflect a limited focus on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 53% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.73659, -3.99987 · EX20 1PW
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145337
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Okehampton College rated by Ofsted?
Okehampton College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Okehampton College a good school?
Okehampton College scores 6.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Okehampton College in GCSEs?
Okehampton College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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