Tiverton High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Bolham Road, EX16 6SQ |
| School Website | www.tiverton.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1884256655 |
| URN | 113548 |
School Census
| Total | 1183 |
| Girls/Boys | 582/601 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 266 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2024 | |
| 08/07/2015 | Good |
| 15/10/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 01/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 08/07/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2013 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 23 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 08 July 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 October 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 16 October 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 07 July 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 26 March 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 26 April 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 12.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.53 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 16% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.37 |
| Progress 8 | -0.33 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.6 |
| Progress 8 | -0.41 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 266 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 233 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 225 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 234 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 279 |
| As first preference | 239 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 237 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 275 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 250 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 220 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 49% |
| no | 51% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St John's Catholic Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Melbourne Street, , EX16 5LB
Castle Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Barrington Street, , EX16 6QR