The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
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
50%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: 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
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
13%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 662
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 18.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- South Molton Co-operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Harper (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Alswear Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4LA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is South Molton Community College a selective school?
No. South Molton Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is South Molton Community College's Ofsted rating?
South Molton Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Molton Community College?
South Molton Community College currently has 662 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Molton Community College take?
South Molton Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Molton Community College?
South Molton Community College is in South Molton, EX36 4LA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Molton Community College have a sixth form?
No, South Molton Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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