Dawlish College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Elm Grove Road, EX7 0BY |
| School Website | www.dawlish.devon.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1626862318 |
| URN | 147643 |
School Census
| Total | 674 |
| Girls/Boys | 355/319 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.7%/47.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 154 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/03/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/03/2019 | Good |
| 07/12/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/12/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 16.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.43 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | 56% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.51 |
| Progress 8 | -0.22 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 235 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 169 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 215 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As first preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 102 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 55% |
| no | 45% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Chances Educational Support Services
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Red Rock, Dawlish, EX7 0AF