Chulmleigh Community College

A good academy converter school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chulmleigh Community College.

Chulmleigh, EX187AA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
73.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.86
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 82.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 February 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beacon Road
Chulmleigh, EX187AA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137024
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, EX18 7AA
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHULMLEIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
752
Free School Meals
16.8% (126 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
63.9 (+44.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
82.6 (+30.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.3 (+15.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.86 (+1.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
125
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
752 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"COMPASSION ~ AMBITION ~ TEAMWORK"

Compassion Ambition Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Neil Payne highlighting the school's popularity and inclusivity, rural location, traditional values, high academic expectations, and strong results.

Facilities

The Ivor Marsh Library

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and rich curriculum Accelerated Reader scheme Outdoor education (Ten Tors and Duke of Edinburgh)

SEND Provision

Chulmleigh College provides SEND support with a dedicated SENDCo, regular staff training on SEND, inclusive teaching practices, and transitions planning; pupils with SEND who do not have Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP) are admitted on an equal basis with others; further information on SEND policy and provision can be obtained from the College.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Year 7 (September 2026 intake) are via Devon County Council's School Admissions online service. The application system closes on 31 October 2025. The school place offer will be emailed by Devon County Council on 2 March 2026. The admissions authority is Chulmleigh Academy Trust.

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