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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have high expectations of pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well so that learning is not disrupted
Qualifications and Training: Leaders provide effective support to develop teachers鈥� subject and pedagogical knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Approach is drawn from educational research about effective teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Newest to teaching speak highly of the support they receive
Communication: The school makes useful links with local education and training providers
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders are seeking to engage with parents in a way that supports pupils鈥� education
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents expressed concerns about the day-to-day running of the school
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made changes to the design of the curriculum
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders engage with these parents to resolve concerns
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders take effective action to resolve bullying incidents
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a calm atmosphere where pupils feel safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Older pupils take on leadership responsibilities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students set a positive example for younger pupils
Career Counselling Services: Pupils, including sixth-formers, receive effective careers advice
Preparation for Sixth Form: Ambitious programmes of study prepare students for future success
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders provide useful information to teachers to meet the needs of pupils with SEND
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About Us
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 761 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
86.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 30.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 20.59% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 9.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.63% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 2.85 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 81.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 112 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 71.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 29.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 39.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.21% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 35.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 51.54% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 22.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 12.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 16.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 3.26 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 28.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 42.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.23% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.85 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% 9 | 26.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 14 | 39.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 27.87% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 12.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.59 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 96.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 79 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.95% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 28% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.84% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.53% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% 2 | 25.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 5 | 39.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 29.52% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 10.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 6 | 16.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 2.65 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 81.58% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 65.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 24.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 47.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.26% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.32% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 28.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 43.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 31.14% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 75.95% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 22.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 49.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 7.95% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.53% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.53 | 25.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.59% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 31 | 116 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 51.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 12.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 26.65% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.41% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.62 | 31.12 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 43 | 153 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 54.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.13% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 20.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 12.19% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.26 4 | 24.95 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 83 | 164 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 45.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 13.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 24.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 11.47% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.47 3 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.48% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.27% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.8% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.08 | 24.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.13 | 26.05 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.48% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 25.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 12.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 23.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
