The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.0
12.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
20.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: 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
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 100 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Head
- Mr Laurence Frewin (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Inspection
February 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is South Devon College's Ofsted rating?
South Devon College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does South Devon College take?
South Devon College caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is South Devon College?
South Devon College is in Paignton, TQ4 7EJ, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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