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South Devon UTC is a non-selective free school. It has about 160 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Education South West. (Other schools in this trust include Coombeshead Academy, Teign School, King Edward VI Community College, Dartmouth Academy and Kingsbridge Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Progress.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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
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