The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 616
- Capacity
- 96%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Bart Wielenga (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Blundell's Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilcombe Primary School
Primary · 488m away
Blundell's Preparatory School
Independent · 605m away
Tidcombe Primary School
Primary · 680m away
Two Moors Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Castle Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tiverton High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
ACE Tiverton Special School
Free school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Blundell's School?
Blundell's School currently has 616 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blundell's School take?
Blundell's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Blundell's School?
Blundell's School is in Tiverton, EX16 4DN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blundell's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Blundell's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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