South Dartmoor Community College

A not judged academy converter school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Dartmoor Community College.

Ashburton, TQ137EW Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.6%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Balland Lane
Ashburton, TQ137EW
Phone
1364652230
Website
southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136569
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Balland Lane, Ashburton, TQ13 7EW
Website
http://www.southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1,708 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
799
Free School Meals
25.1% (201 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.9% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
60 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.6 (+10.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
100
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
799 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where futures are made in the present."

Truth Respect Equality Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Head Teacher Mrs J Veal introduces SDCC, highlighting ambition, safeguarding, and collaboration with Westcountry Schools Trust; emphasizes a values-driven curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cricket

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025-2026; SEND Co-ordinator: Ian Squires; SEND Classroom Strategies.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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