South Dartmoor Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Balland Lane, TQ13 7EW |
| School Website | www.southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1364652230 |
| URN | 136569 |
School Census
| Total | 821 |
| Girls/Boys | 379/442 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.2%/53.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 148 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 29/03/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 07/03/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 29 March 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 07 March 2018 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 12 July 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 13 June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 20.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.79 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 19% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.06 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.99 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 209 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 180 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 199 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 169 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 180 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 225 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 271 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 369 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 271 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 264 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Sands School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 11-17, Gender: Mixed
Address: 48 East Street, , TQ13 7AX