South Devon College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
South Devon College
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South Devon College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Torbay TQ4 7EJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: All students receive high-quality, contextualised careers advice
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities to take part in skills competitions and charitable projects
Work Experience/Internships: Effective work placements that support students towards employment
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Valuable opportunities in 'young entrepreneurs' enrichment programme
Academic Performance: Students and apprentices make exceptional progress
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective re-engagement process for students at risk of leaving
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students swiftly develop highly professional behaviours
Teacher Engagement: Staff create a calm and purposeful environment
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Lecturers adjust learning sessions to ensure understanding
Strengths/Challenges: High expectations modeled and communicated well by staff
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Lecturers complete annual professional development training
STEM Facilities: Specialist resources for training in automotive engineering and maritime
Study Areas/Libraries: Dedicated study areas available at various campuses
Updating Resources: Staff complete annual professional development training
School Culture and Ethos: Calm and exceptionally purposeful learning environment
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About Us
South Devon College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Devon, South West.
from age 14-99 yr.
At this school, 43% of students achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.30% of students 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 | -1.07 | 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 | 36.8 | 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 | 43% | 40.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 54% | 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 | 0% | 21.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.67% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.92% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 3.25 | 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 | 87% | 95.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 89.18% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 37.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 33.45% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 3.64% | 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 | -0.78 | 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 | 38.6 | 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 | 39% | 41.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 52.83% | 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 | 0% | 22.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 3.3 | 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 | 83% | 95.36% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 92.09% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 37.55% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 36.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 1.45% | 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 | -0.62 | 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 | 24% 1 | 41.18% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 7 | 57% | 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 | 0% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.36% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 3.54 | 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 | 91% | 87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 54 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 38.91% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.73% | 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 | 38.6 | 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 | 23% 4 | 41.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 17 | 57% | 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 | 1% | 25.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.5 | 3.6 | 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 | 82% | 85.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 80.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 32.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.64% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.82% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 1.82% | 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 | -0.87 | 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 | 34.3 | 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 | 19% | 43.64% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 57.45% | 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 | 2% | 21.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.36% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17% | 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 | - | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 45.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.7% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.9% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.4% | 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 | 28.32 | 33.13 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.31 | 32.61 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.80% | 13.05% | 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 | 586 | 158 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 30% | 50% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 4.25% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 26.25% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 8.88% | 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 | 33.71 | 36.12 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.7 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 17.25% | 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 | 1118 | 223 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 36% | 49.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 4.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 26% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 10.88% | 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 | 26.06 2 | 25.11 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.78 4 | 25.32 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.92% | 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 | 1230 | 215 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 30% | 42.78% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.67% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 29.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 13.89% | 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 | 28.02 2 | 27.65 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.54 2 | 28.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 11.94% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 186 | 31.44% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.67% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 21.11% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 2.33% | 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 | 26.59 | 27.27 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.28 | 26.14 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.0% | 9.23% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 148 | 30.11% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 7.89% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 24.56% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 3.78% | 4.23% |
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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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |