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Dawlish College
Elm Grove Road, Dawlish EX7 0BY
Dawlish College is a non-selective academy. It has about 750 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2019.
This school is a member of Ivy Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road and Newton Abbot College.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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