The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 367 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 173 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,103
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 23.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Inman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Gipsy Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWithycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Primary · 604m away
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Primary · 651m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Primary · 760m away
Marpool Primary School
Primary · 852m away
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Special school · 1.3km away
Brixington Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Hill Crest School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Exmouth Community College a selective school?
No. Exmouth Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Exmouth Community College's Ofsted rating?
Exmouth Community College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Exmouth Community College?
Exmouth Community College currently has 2,103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Exmouth Community College take?
Exmouth Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Exmouth Community College?
Exmouth Community College is in Exmouth, EX8 3AF, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Exmouth Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Exmouth Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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