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Cullompton Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr James Loten

corporate_fareCulm Co=operative Learning Partnership

location_onCullompton, EX15 1DX

language Visit Website phone 188433364

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

745

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Progress 8

-0.17

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GCSE Rank

#40 in Devon

#2,851 of 4,676 nationally

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Cullompton Community College is a Foundation school secondary school in Cullompton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Academic progress is broadly in line with the national average (Progress 8: -0.17).

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School Summary

Cullompton Community College is a foundation school in Cullompton, Devon, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of Culm Co=operative Learning Partnership. The school has approximately 745 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.2, placing the school #40 in Devon and #2,851 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.17 — broadly in line with the national average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 21.7%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 33.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.50%

EBacc APS3.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.58

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.22

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS3.9

2018

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.17

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 August 2024

Inspection Report

13 September 2022

Inspection Report

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14 March 2017

Inspection Report

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22 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 May 2012

Inspection Report

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19 January 2011

Inspection Report

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23 February 2009

Inspection Report

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13 March 2008

Inspection Report

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30 November 2006

Inspection Report

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19 January 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-09-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-03-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-22

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-01-19

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

29.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.4%(57 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 766 pupils. During this period, there were 225 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 29.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	766	225	29.4%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	762	295	38.7%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	756	239	31.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	743	106	14.3%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	745	167	22.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	754	263	34.9%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	760	140	18.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	755	101	13.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	762	115	15.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	770	51	6.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	776	9	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	773	79	10.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	738	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	738	31	4.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	734	25	3.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	690	23	3.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	691	28	4.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	693	22	3.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	630	18	2.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	628	17	2.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	631	13	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	573	8	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	572	8	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	568	14	2.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

61.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree11%

agree41%

disagree25%

strongly disagree16%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree21%

disagree46%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree18%

disagree28%

strongly disagree18%

don't know3%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree13%

agree4%

disagree22%

strongly disagree52%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree38%

disagree20%

strongly disagree16%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree36%

disagree17%

strongly disagree18%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree43%

disagree16%

strongly disagree16%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree14%

agree64%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree59%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree28%

disagree24%

strongly disagree16%

don't know16%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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Good

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Outstanding

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Devon

Colyton Grammar School

Chulmleigh Community College

Ivybridge Community College

Braunton Academy

St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Uffculme School