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South Devon UTC
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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: They benefit from well-planned encounters with employers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Their behaviour and attitude towards school improves.
Qualifications and Training: Specialist staff provide phonics tuition.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have systems to monitor the impact of the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: There are challenges in encouraging pupils to enjoy reading.
Communication: Effective training for staff and governors on sexual harassment and abuse.
Parent Satisfaction: Responses to Ofsted's online questionnaire Parent View were considered.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils feel comfortable reporting any worries or concerns to staff in the inclusion team.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure that they monitor the impact of the developing curriculum closely.
Managing Bullying and Safety: They rarely experience bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of extra-curricular activities to support pupils鈥� mental and physical health.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities to learn about other faiths and beliefs are limited.
Career Counselling Services: Representatives from the Royal Navy come into school to talk to pupils about possible future careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Preparing pupils for adulthood, as well as gaining qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt their teaching to make sure that pupils with SEND learn the most important curriculum content.
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South Devon UTC is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 193 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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 | -1.83 | 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 | 21.2 | 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 | 7% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 37.96% | 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% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.63 | 2.46 | 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 | 91% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -1.76 | 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 | 33.7 | 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 | 40% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 38.67% | 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% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.3 | 2.47 | 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 | 97% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.65% | 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 | -1.1 | 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 | 35.4 | 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 | 31% 15 | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 8 | 39.78% | 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% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.8 | 2.6 | 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 | 93% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 46 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.49% | 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 | -1.1 | 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 | 32.8 | 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 | 16% 14 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 15 | 41.02% | 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 | 2% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.8 | 2.59 | 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 | - | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 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 | -0.76 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 30% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 39.54% | 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 | 4% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 13.82% | 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 | - | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 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 | - | 31.16 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.06 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.95% | 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 | 16 | 208 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 25% | 44.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 25% | 6.41% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 44% | 34.82% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 9.77% | 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 | - | 34.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.54 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 22.33% | 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 | 17 | 293 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 35% | 49% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 6.19% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 27.14% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.95% | 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 | 17.44 1 | 29.54 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 11.00 1 | 28.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.85% | 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 | 22 | 284 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 48.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 32% | 9.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 27.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.52% | 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 | 16.15 4 | 28.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 10.00 | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.1% | 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 | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 61.56% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.22% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.28% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.89% | 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 | 20 | 29.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.89 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.52% | 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 | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 75.81% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.13% | 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 | 28th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at South Devon UTC
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
