Head: Tim Harris
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Devon with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Pupils
Max Score
280
Distance Cutoff
5.2 mi
Applications
233
Offers Made
160
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
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Devon/Torbay
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4. Offer Day
1 March
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 7 grammar schools, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Each school runs its own test. No common consortium exam. School is described as a Selective Co-educational Academy in the state sector, responsible for its testing arrangements and admission criteria. Registration for the 11+ will open on 31st March 2026. School has House system promoting values of Scholarship, Humility and Service.
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June 23rd - Fully booked for both events.
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78.1
Attainment 8
98%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
58.2%
A-Level A*–A
The school's 2025 results at a glance — GCSE (Key Stage 4) and A-Level (sixth form) shown separately. Each tile shows the latest figure and how it moved on the year before.
78.1
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
88%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.59
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
47.5
A-Level avg points
Average point score per entry (A* = 60, A = 50, B = 40)
58%
A*-A
Entries graded A* or A
57.7%
AAB+ at A-Level
Achieved AAB or better in their best three A-Levels — a key benchmark for Russell Group entry
The same numbers in context — against the England state-funded average, the typical grammar school, and grammars with a similar intake.
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars (some metrics use manual estimates where DfE data isn't published at school level); minimum cohort 158.
Strong averages can hide gaps. These tiles split the same cohort by disadvantage and by sex — a small gap means the school delivers for everyone, not just the strongest intake.
| Metric | Disadv. | Non-dis. | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 70.4 | 78.6 | +8 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 90% | 99% | +9pp |
| EBacc entry | 50% | 91% | +41pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
DfE breakdown, 2024/25
Whether pupils choose to stay on after GCSEs, and which way the headline results have been moving over recent years.
99%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
The end of the journey — what leavers do after sixth form, and how this school's university record compares.
64%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
62%
Higher Education
−6pp vs grammar avg
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Zooming in from whole-school figures to individual subjects — where entries concentrate, and which departments stand out in either direction.
Bar = entries · chip = grade 4+ pass rate
Bar = entries · chip = A*–E pass rate
Strongest at
Biology
149 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
Computer Science
73 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
Geography
61 entries
100%
+1.0pp vs school
Watch list
Drama
41 entries
95%
-3.9pp vs school
History
113 entries
96%
-2.5pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
82 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Biology
65 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Chemistry
54 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Watch list
Economics
21 entries
95%
-4.5pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Students will be required to achieve a minimum of 54 points from their best eight GCSEs (or equivalent) including at least grade 5 at GCSE in English and Maths
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (73.9%)
Pupils of White British heritage
Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese and other Asian heritage
More than one heritage — e.g. White & Asian, White & Black Caribbean
Black Caribbean, Black African and other Black heritage
A single heritage outside the groups above — e.g. Arab, White non-British
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 8 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Scale: Inadequate → Requires Improvement → Good → Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Share of total spend going on staff
Typical English secondary: 75–80% on staff.
Spend per pupil per year
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,535
Teaching Staff / pupil
£824
Educational Supplies / pupil
£427
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£189
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,226,853 · 782 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£4,379,601
The school's core allocation — pupil numbers × the basic per-pupil rate — before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£61,275
Targeted funding for 57 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£150,215
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£6,396
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£1,107
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£679,357
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£48,189
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£61,759
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,071 / 1,085(99%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Students will be required to achieve a minimum of 54 points from their best eight GCSEs (or equivalent) including at least grade 5 at GCSE in English and Maths
1:16.5
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.24%
Qualified Teachers
3.72%
Absence Rate
5.9%
Persistent Absence
The school features historic and modern buildings set in extensive grounds including Victorian main building, purpose-built science block, sports hall, gymnasium, all-weather pitches, playing fields, music and drama facilities, art studios, library, and IT suites
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-stocked library with extensive book collection, periodicals, and digital resources. Study spaces for individual and group work, computer terminals for research, and specialist librarian support for students and staff
Capital Projects
Recent investments include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrades to IT infrastructure and facilities, improvements to sports facilities including resurfacing of tennis courts, and ongoing maintenance and modernization of teaching spaces
Wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities including sciences, humanities, sports, and the arts. House system promotes service through collaboration, competition and leadership.
Sports
Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey
Music & Performing Arts
School Orchestra, Choir, Drama Productions
Clubs & Societies
Debating Society, Robotics Club, Chess Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Offered
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including local charity fundraising, reading support in primary schools, and environmental projects. The school encourages voluntary work as part of personal development.
Uniform
The school uniform consists of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, and grey trousers. Suppliers: Schoolwear Solutions, Uniform Direct.
School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service, with options for vegetarian and halal meals.
Homework Policy
Homework expectations increase by year group: Years 7-8 approximately 1-1.5 hours per night, Years 9-11 approximately 2-2.5 hours per night, Sixth Form students expected to complete independent study equivalent to classroom hours for each subject
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations, and clear boundaries. The house system supports pastoral care and positive behavior. Sanctions include detentions, removal from lessons, and in serious cases, suspension
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas during breaks.
SEND Provision
The school provides support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through a dedicated SEND team. Support includes one-to-one assistance, small group interventions, and liaison with external agencies. Individual education plans are developed for students requiring additional support.
Priority area: within 4 miles of Colyton, straight-line. Always confirm exact boundaries with the school — distance is measured by each admissions authority's own method.
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Route 31 from Axminster, Route 32 from Colyford
Nearest Station: Axminster Station
Transport Info
School bus services operate from various locations across East Devon and West Dorset. Free transport provided by Devon County Council for eligible students living more than 3 miles from school. Regular bus services run from Axminster, Seaton, Sidmouth, and surrounding areas.
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