The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 853
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 23.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Evans (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Primley Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sidmouth College a selective school?
No. Sidmouth College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sidmouth College?
Sidmouth College currently has 853 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sidmouth College take?
Sidmouth College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sidmouth College?
Sidmouth College is in Sidmouth, EX10 9LG, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sidmouth College have a sixth form?
Yes, Sidmouth College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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