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Holsworthy Community College is a non-selective academy. It has about 510 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.
This school is a member of Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Okehampton College and Tavistock College.)
Particular strengths include Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Budehaven Community School | |
| 11.7 | Atlantic Academy | |
| 12.6 | Launceston College | |
| 13.8 | Great Torrington School | |
| 15.2 | Bideford College | |
| 16.4 | Okehampton College | |
| 19.4 | Sir James Smith's School | |
| 20.7 | Tavistock College | |
| 21.3 | Callington Community College | |
| 21.9 | Braunton Academy | |
| 22.1 | The Park Community School | |
| 22.4 | Chulmleigh Community College |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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