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King Edward VI Community College
Ashburton Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JX, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.4 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
909
Capacity
1,795
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this secondary school demonstrates a supportive environment for students. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing it in the top 57% of schools nationally, although only 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While 50% of pupils progress to university, only 18% attend top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (153 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
School supports development
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
School has high expectations
84%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.43785, -3.69551 · TQ9 5JX
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN149247
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Community College rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2019.
Is King Edward VI Community College a good school?
King Edward VI Community College scores 54.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 King Edward VI Community College?
Based on 153 Ofsted Parent View responses, King Edward VI Community College receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VI Community College in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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