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South Molton Community College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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South Molton Community College
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- South Molton EX36 4LA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in all subjects, particularly in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show very positive attitudes to learning and conduct is impressive.
Qualifications and Training: Most teaching has high expectations of pupils鈥� achievement.
Current Educational Practices: Training and support for staff are sharply focused on teachers鈥� strengths and areas for development.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective action taken where teaching is 鈥榥ot good enough for South Molton鈥�.
Communication: Parents feel confident in the advice and guidance provided by the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: School council and Youth Parliament provide roles for engagement.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents felt that their child鈥檚 progress in English could be better.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Principal models mutual respect and addresses concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken important steps to speed up improvement in teaching and outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare; 鈥榓nti-bullying ambassadors鈥� available.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and are well cared for; understanding dangers of social media.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of extra-curricular activities greatly valued by pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong focus on links with business and enterprise supports academic needs.
Career Counselling Services: Good quality advice and guidance tailored to pupil needs and aspirations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress.
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South Molton Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 647 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are happy to have you visit our website. We hope that in addition to giving the statutory information you might need, it shows how the school collaborates with its students, staff, governors, and community. Popular and prosperous, our school is dedicated to both educating and taking care of its students. Values like self-discipline, decent behaviour, wearing a uniform, teamwork, and cooperation are highly valued by us. Our goal is to help students reach their full potential. The school has a strong academic reputation and offers enrichment opportunities in a variety of areas, including sports, music, and drama. We consider it a great honour to be in charge of a team of committed, gifted, and knowledgeable teachers that work hard to help all of our students reach their full potential. We take students from the seventh grade and help them grow into exceptional young adults who excel academically and are well-prepared for life beyond school. We sincerely hope that you find the website to be educational, but if you need more information, kindly get in touch with us.
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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 | -0.17 | 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 | 42.5 | 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 | 31% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 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 | 24% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 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 | 95% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 39% | 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 | 24% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 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 | 98% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.22 | 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 | 50.6 | 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 | 51% | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 4 | 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 | 32% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 7 | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 1 | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 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 | 98% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 49.4 | 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 | 51% 1 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 2 | 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 | 42% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 9 | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 4 | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 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 | 98% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 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 | 10% | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 50% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 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 | 36% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 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 | 96% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 91% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.45% |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at South Molton Community College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
