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Okehampton College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,310 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.
This school is a member of Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Tavistock College and Holsworthy Community College.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Attainment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Destinations.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13.7 | Chulmleigh Community College | |
| 15.1 | Tavistock College | |
| 15.1 | Queen Elizabeth's | |
| 16.2 | Great Torrington School | |
| 16.4 | Holsworthy Community College | |
| 17.3 | Launceston College | |
| 18.5 | South Dartmoor Community College | |
| 19.8 | Thomas Hall School | |
| 20.3 | West Exe School | |
| 20.4 | South Molton Community College | |
| 21.0 | Callington Community College | |
| 21.6 | Teign School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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