The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
7%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 754
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr James Loten (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1DX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Cullompton Community College a selective school?
No. Cullompton Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Cullompton Community College?
Cullompton Community College currently has 754 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cullompton Community College take?
Cullompton Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cullompton Community College?
Cullompton Community College is in Cullompton, EX15 1DX, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cullompton Community College have a sixth form?
No, Cullompton Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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