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South Dartmoor Community College
Balland Lane, Ashburton TQ13 7EW
South Dartmoor Community College is a non-selective academy. It has about 820 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Westcountry Schools Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ivybridge Community College, Hele's School, Coombe Dean School, Plymstock School and Eggbuckland Community College.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Progress and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
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