The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 171 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 936
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- CLYST VALE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sara Jacobs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Station Road, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Clyst Vale Community College a selective school?
No. Clyst Vale Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Clyst Vale Community College's Ofsted rating?
Clyst Vale Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clyst Vale Community College?
Clyst Vale Community College currently has 936 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clyst Vale Community College take?
Clyst Vale Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Clyst Vale Community College?
Clyst Vale Community College is in Exeter, EX5 3AJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clyst Vale Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Clyst Vale Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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