The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% 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 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 691
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 22.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Brothwood (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Honiton Community College a selective school?
No. Honiton Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Honiton Community College's Ofsted rating?
Honiton Community College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Honiton Community College?
Honiton Community College currently has 691 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Honiton Community College take?
Honiton Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Honiton Community College?
Honiton Community College is in Honiton, EX14 1QT, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Honiton Community College have a sixth form?
No, Honiton Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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