The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.7
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 795
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 20.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jen Veal (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Balland Lane, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is South Dartmoor Community College a selective school?
No. South Dartmoor Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is South Dartmoor Community College's Ofsted rating?
South Dartmoor Community College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Dartmoor Community College?
South Dartmoor Community College currently has 795 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Dartmoor Community College take?
South Dartmoor Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Dartmoor Community College?
South Dartmoor Community College is in Ashburton, TQ13 7EW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Dartmoor Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, South Dartmoor Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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