Dawlish College is a secondary school in Dawlish, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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 776 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 28.4% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 10.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, EX7 0BY |
| Website: | http://www.dawlish.devon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01626862318 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Sam Banks |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147643 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/03/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 776 |
| Number of Boys: | 400 |
| Number of Girls: | 376 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.10% | 715 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 23 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 12 |
| African | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.