South Devon College

A good further education school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Devon College.

Paignton, TQ47EJ Ofsted: Good Age 14-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

33

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
26.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -1.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.4%
Continue in education or training
14.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Vantage Point
Long Road
Paignton, TQ47EJ
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School Information

URN
130648
Type
Further education
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
14-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
22.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
13.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
24.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
11%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1026 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
13.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Childcare Skills (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Geography (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.4 (+13.4 vs average)

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
33.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.9
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
7.7

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.9
Ebacc English:
90.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
43.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
81.3%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
-1.26
Progress 8 Range:
-1.53 to -0.98
University Progression:
11.0%