Sidmouth College, based in Sidmouth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sidmouth College currently has around 899 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 49% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Primley Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9LG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Parsons |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113503 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 899 |
| Number of Boys: | 446 |
| Number of Girls: | 453 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Infants' School Manstone Avenue , EX10 9TJ | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School 55 Woolbrook Road , EX10 9XB | - not rated | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School 55 Woolbrook Road , EX10 9XB | - not rated | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England VC Infant School Vicarage Road , EX10 8UG | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidbury Church of England Primary School Church Street , EX10 0SB | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth College Primley Road , EX10 9LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidmouth College Primley Road , EX10 9LG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School Broadway , Sidmouth EX10 8RG | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.