The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 909
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 23.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Head
- Mr Alan Salt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ashburton Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTotnes Independent School
Independent · Very close
The Grove School
Primary · 977m away
Lifeworks College
Special school · 1.4km away
Dartington Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Bidwell Brook School
Special school · 1.7km away
ROC College (part of United Response)
Special school · 1.7km away
Redwood River School
Independent · 1.8km away
Park School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Community College a selective school?
No. King Edward VI Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Community College?
King Edward VI Community College currently has 909 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Community College take?
King Edward VI Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI Community College?
King Edward VI Community College is in Totnes, TQ9 5JX, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VI Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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