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Sidmouth College is a non-selective academy. It has about 870 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2012. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Honiton Community College, Cranbrook Education Campus, Exmouth Community College, St Luke's Church of England School and St James School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (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 excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
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