The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.2
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
72%
29.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.34
Band 2Source: 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
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 403 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 183 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,323
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Hutchinson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harford Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ivybridge Community College a selective school?
No. Ivybridge Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ivybridge Community College's Ofsted rating?
Ivybridge Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ivybridge Community College?
Ivybridge Community College currently has 2,323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ivybridge Community College take?
Ivybridge Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ivybridge Community College?
Ivybridge Community College is in Ivybridge, PL21 0JA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ivybridge Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Ivybridge Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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