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Sidmouth College
Primley Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9LG, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.1 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
853
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 73% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.9 is commendable, it reflects a need for improvement, especially as only 9% of students enter the EBacc. Additionally, 67% of graduates proceed to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive trajectory for higher education.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2012Older 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. | 45.9 | Top 50% 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%. | 73% | Top 33% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.69749, -3.23304 · EX10 9LG
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN149602
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sidmouth College rated by Ofsted?
Sidmouth College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2012.
Is Sidmouth College a good school?
Sidmouth College scores 52.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Sidmouth College in GCSEs?
Sidmouth College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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