The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 84 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 776
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 28.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- IVY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sam Banks (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEducation and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas
Miscellaneous · Very close
Oakwood Specialist College
Special school · 321m away
Gatehouse Primary Academy
Primary · 743m away
Westcliff Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Oaklands Park School
Special school · 1.6km away
Orchard Manor School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dawlish College a selective school?
No. Dawlish College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Dawlish College?
Dawlish College currently has 776 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dawlish College take?
Dawlish College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dawlish College?
Dawlish College is in Dawlish, EX7 0BY, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dawlish College have a sixth form?
No, Dawlish College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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