Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDevon
AddressBalkwill Road, TQ7 1PL
URN136367

School Census

Total 1294
Girls/Boys 658/636
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.9%/49.1%
% pupils where English not first language 2.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 131
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
07/03/2023 Good
13/02/2008 Outstanding
Inspection Date 07/03/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 13/02/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70.60%
Entering EBacc 58.80%
EBacc average point score 4.36
Progress 8 -0.28
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc 26%
EBacc average point score 4.46
Progress 8 0.04
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 73%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.5
Progress 8 -0.07

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications218
As first preference173
As second preference24
As third preference20
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers173
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications234
As first preference196
As second preference25
As third preference9
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers196
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications277
As first preference234
As second preference33
As third preference9
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers211
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications259
As first preference219
As second preference26
As third preference9
Total Offers Made215
first preference offers213
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications262
As first preference216
As second preference38
As third preference8
Total Offers Made217
first preference offers214
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications222
As first preference187
As second preference30
As third preference5
Total Offers Made190
first preference offers187
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications266
As first preference220
As second preference37
As third preference9
Total Offers Made202
first preference offers201
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications260
As first preference227
As second preference20
As third preference13
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers227
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications249
As first preference213
As second preference25
As third preference11
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers212
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications246
As first preference211
As second preference25
As third preference10
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers202
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications264
As first preference212
As second preference42
As third preference10
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers200
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree41%
disagree17%
strongly disagree17%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree43%
disagree17%
strongly disagree12%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree17%
agree36%
disagree23%
strongly disagree20%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree8%
disagree12%
strongly disagree11%
don't know9%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree20%
agree40%
disagree24%
strongly disagree12%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree24%
agree24%
disagree20%
strongly disagree17%
don't know0%
not applicable14%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes33%
no67%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree21%
agree16%
disagree22%
strongly disagree37%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree36%
agree38%
disagree10%
strongly disagree9%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree43%
disagree14%
strongly disagree13%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree32%
agree43%
disagree18%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree49%
disagree15%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree52%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree24%
agree30%
disagree19%
strongly disagree17%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes59%
no41%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin88.8%
any other white background ethnic origin5.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.1%
any other white background ethnic origin5.5%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

West Alvington Church of England Academy

(0.44 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: West Alvington, , TQ7 3PP