Located in Dawlish, Dawlish College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dawlish College currently has around 530 pupils on roll, which is about 59% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.4% boys and 56.6% girls. Around 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 8% who stay in school sixth forms and 77% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, EX7 0BY |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Wickham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113518 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 530 |
| Number of Boys: | 230 |
| Number of Girls: | 300 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Primary School Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish County Infant School Old Town Street , EX7 9AL | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff School First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Oak Park Road , East Cliff Road EX7 0DE | - not rated | 307 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Specialist College 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 351 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanherne School 18 Longlands , EX7 9NG | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Park School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.