South Molton Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Old Alswear Road, EX36 4LA |
| School Website | www.smcc.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1769572129 |
| URN | 113512 |
School Census
| Total | 657 |
| Girls/Boys | 346/311 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.7%/47.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 128 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/11/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/11/2015 | Good |
| 13/06/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 10 December 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 18 November 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 June 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 21 October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 12 March 2007 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 25.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.91 |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | 24% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.77 |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 138 |
| As first preference | 116 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 157 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 142 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 153 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 139 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 102 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As first preference | 110 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 43% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 56% |
| no | 44% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 46% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 58% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 58% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 15% |
| no | 85% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
South Molton United Church of England Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Exeter Road, , EX36 4EN
South Molton Community Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: North Road, , EX36 3BA