South Devon College is a 16 plus school in Paignton, serving pupils aged 14 to 99. The school is a further education and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
South Devon College currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 4% who stay in school sixth forms and 83% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Vantage Point, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ |
| Website: | www.southdevon.ac.uk |
| Telephone: | 01803540540 |
| School Type: | Further education |
| Education phase: | 16 plus |
| Local authority: | Torbay |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Laurence Frewin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130648 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 99 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Number of Pupils: | |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselands Primary School Lynmouth Avenue , TQ4 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Primary School Lynmouth Avenue , TQ4 7RQ | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Rock Primary School Davies Avenue , TQ4 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes School Hayes Road , TQ4 5PJ | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Greenway Road , Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LN | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon College Vantage Point , Long Road TQ4 7EJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Devon School Intek House , 52 Borough Road TQ4 7DQ | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clennon Valley C.O.YMCA Dartmouth Road , TQ4 6NX | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower House School Fisher Street , TQ4 5EW | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greylands School Belle Vue Road , St Briavel's TQ4 6ES | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garage 19 Torbay Road , TQ4 6AA | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.