The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.1
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 742
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 19.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- CHULMLEIGH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neil Payne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Chulmleigh Community College a selective school?
No. Chulmleigh Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chulmleigh Community College's Ofsted rating?
Chulmleigh Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chulmleigh Community College?
Chulmleigh Community College currently has 742 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chulmleigh Community College take?
Chulmleigh Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chulmleigh Community College?
Chulmleigh Community College is in Chulmleigh, EX18 7AA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chulmleigh Community College have a sixth form?
No, Chulmleigh Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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