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Ofsted: Good

South Devon College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Laurence Frewin
location_onPaignton, TQ4 7EJ
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Ofsted

Good

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Attainment 8

31

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Torbay

#3,610 of 4,663 nationally

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South Devon College is a Further education school in Paignton, serving ages 14-99. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

South Devon College is a further education in Paignton, Torbay, admitting pupils aged 14-99. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31, placing the school #9 in Torbay and #3,610 of 4,663 nationally. 21.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 29.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 10.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.41 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

31

Grade 5+ E&M

21.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.5%
Entering EBacc0.00%
EBacc APS2.62
2024
Progress 8 Score

-1.26

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

33.5

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0.00%
EBacc APS2.78
2023
Progress 8 Score

-1.07

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS3.15
2022
Progress 8 Score

-0.78

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS3.09
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc1%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS2.93
2018
Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc1%
EBacc APS2.5
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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%
Apprenticeships4%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment7%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment14%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%
Apprenticeships4%
Employment10%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%
2021
Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment2%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025
A-Level Value Added

-0.41

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

75

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*1.3%
Achieving A*–A10.3%
Achieving A*–B29.0%
VA Banding Below average
Retention rate82.7%
A-level subjects offered19
2024
A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

70

Retention rate80.00%
2023
Avg Grade

C-

Students

103

Retention rate89.30%
2022
Avg Grade

C+

Students

72

Retention rate95.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

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