Details

Age Range 11-18 years
Gender Mixed
Type Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character Does not apply
Local Authority Devon
Address Gipsy Lane, EX8 3AF
URN 136612

Want to explore Local Info, Demographics, Crime Rate, Property Prices in nearby area? Visit EX8 3AF Information.

School Census

Total 2205
Girls/Boys 1086/1119
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.3%/50.7%
% pupils where English not first language 4.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 384
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start Date Ofsted Rating
20/02/2024 Requires improvement
11/02/2020 Requires improvement
07/11/2017 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 20/02/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 11/02/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 07/11/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2023
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 41.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc 29%
EBacc average point score 3.65
Progress 8 -0.59
Secondary Results 2022
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 45.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63%
EBacc average point score 3.89
Progress 8 -0.46

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 374
As first preference 335
As second preference 32
As third preference 7
Total Offers Made 350
first preference offers 334
second preference offers 10
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications 410
As first preference 354
As second preference 27
As third preference 19
Total Offers Made 364
first preference offers 350
second preference offers 8
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications 421
As first preference 381
As second preference 22
As third preference 18
Total Offers Made 398
first preference offers 375
second preference offers 9
third preference offers 6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 389
As first preference 329
As second preference 39
As third preference 15
Total Offers Made 359
first preference offers 328
second preference offers 20
third preference offers 3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 419
As first preference 364
As second preference 42
As third preference 13
Total Offers Made 395
first preference offers 364
second preference offers 17
third preference offers 4
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications 435
As first preference 383
As second preference 31
As third preference 21
Total Offers Made 396
first preference offers 381
second preference offers 8
third preference offers 0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications 422
As first preference 390
As second preference 23
As third preference 9
Total Offers Made 397
first preference offers 388
second preference offers 6
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 395
As first preference 365
As second preference 23
As third preference 7
Total Offers Made 377
first preference offers 365
second preference offers 7
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications 419
As first preference 379
As second preference 25
As third preference 15
Total Offers Made 395
first preference offers 374
second preference offers 8
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 393
As first preference 356
As second preference 28
As third preference 9
Total Offers Made 363
first preference offers 356
second preference offers 3
third preference offers 0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 416
As first preference 365
As second preference 29
As third preference 22
Total Offers Made 384
first preference offers 365
second preference offers 6
third preference offers 0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 23%
agree 45%
disagree 16%
strongly disagree 16%
don't know 0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 18%
agree 45%
disagree 18%
strongly disagree 16%
don't know 3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 11%
agree 45%
disagree 25%
strongly disagree 13%
don't know 6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 8%
agree 7%
disagree 10%
strongly disagree 13%
don't know 6%
not applicable 56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 14%
agree 41%
disagree 26%
strongly disagree 14%
don't know 5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 23%
agree 27%
disagree 17%
strongly disagree 18%
don't know 2%
not applicable 14%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes 38%
no 62%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree 17%
agree 26%
disagree 19%
strongly disagree 33%
dont know 4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 22%
agree 44%
disagree 11%
strongly disagree 12%
don't know 11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 23%
agree 43%
disagree 17%
strongly disagree 14%
don't know 4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 25%
agree 42%
disagree 20%
strongly disagree 11%
don't know 3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 40%
agree 53%
disagree 3%
strongly disagree 3%
don't know 1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 38%
agree 50%
disagree 5%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 21%
agree 36%
disagree 16%
strongly disagree 16%
don't know 12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 60%
no 40%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 88.5%
any other white background ethnic origin 3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin 0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 89.1%
any other white background ethnic origin 3.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 0.7%