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Tiverton High School

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location_onTiverton, EX16 6SQ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,183

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Attainment 8

38.6

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GCSE Rank

#44 in Devon

#3,066 of 4,663 nationally

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Tiverton High School is a Foundation school secondary school in Tiverton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Tiverton High School is a foundation school in Tiverton, Devon, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,118 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6, placing the school #44 in Devon and #3,066 of 4,663 nationally. 31.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 8 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 26.9 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

31.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.8%

Entering EBacc11.50%

EBacc APS3.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12.00%

EBacc APS3.17

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.37

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.6

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.57

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.57

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships9%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 October 2024

Inspection Report

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23 January 2019

Inspection Report

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08 July 2015

Inspection Report

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15 October 2013

Inspection Report

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16 October 2012

Inspection Report

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07 July 2011

Inspection Report

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27 January 2009

Inspection Report

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26 March 2008

Inspection Report

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06 November 2006

Inspection Report

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26 April 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-01-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-07-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-10-15

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

24.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.6%(107 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,118 pupils. During this period, there were 275 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 24.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,118	275	24.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,146	335	29.2%	7.8%	7
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,145	323	28.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,170	361	30.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,184	233	19.7%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,172	185	15.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,183	144	12.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,189	211	17.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,216	189	15.5%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,229	201	16.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,230	158	12.8%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,188	168	14.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,190	49	4.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,196	176	14.7%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,196	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,196	114	9.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,203	79	6.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,205	49	4.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,216	26	2.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,227	60	4.9%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,181	21	1.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,188	37	3.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,194	60	5.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,166	46	3.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,172	37	3.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,180	58	4.9%	3.1%	2

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

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 41 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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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.

60.0%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.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree32%

disagree30%

strongly disagree24%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree14%

agree43%

disagree28%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree21%

agree22%

disagree19%

strongly disagree19%

don't know3%

not applicable16%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree10%

agree24%

disagree24%

strongly disagree38%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree19%

agree45%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree16%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree18%

agree51%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree20%

agree58%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree34%

agree58%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree18%

agree38%

disagree20%

strongly disagree13%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes49%

no51%

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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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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