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Sidmouth College is a non-selective academy. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2012. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Honiton Community College, Cranbrook Education Campus, St Luke's Church of England School, St James School and Isca.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Disadvantaged pupils, Representation and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | The King's School | |
| 7.3 | Colyton Grammar School | |
| 7.5 | Honiton Community College | |
| 8.3 | Cranbrook Education Campus | |
| 9.0 | Exmouth Community College | |
| 10.0 | Clyst Vale Community College | |
| 10.9 | St Luke's Church of England School | |
| 11.0 | St Peter's Church of England Aided School | |
| 11.7 | St James School | |
| 12.0 | Axe Valley Academy | |
| 12.1 | Isca | |
| 12.6 | The Woodroffe School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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