The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 11 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
- 830
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- IVY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Wickham (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
March 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity School
Independent · 410m away
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 648m away
Inverteign Community Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Teignmouth Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Shaldon Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Orchard Manor School
Special school · 2.8km away
Oaklands Park School
Special school · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road a selective school?
No. Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road's Ofsted rating?
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road?
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road currently has 830 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road take?
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road?
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road is in Teignmouth, TQ14 9HZ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road have a sixth form?
Yes, Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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