Tiverton High School is a secondary school in Tiverton, 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.
Tiverton High School currently has around 1118 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 25.0% 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 12.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 71% progressing to further education , while 10% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bolham Road, Tiverton, EX16 6SQ |
| Website: | http://www.tiverton.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01884256655 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Nicola Lewis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113548 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1118 |
| Number of Boys: | 560 |
| Number of Girls: | 558 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.80% | 993 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 79 |
| African | 1.00% | 11 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LB | - not rated | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LB | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC First School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LA | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Barrington Street , EX16 6QR | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Brewin First School Barrington Street , EX16 6QR | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton School Bolham Road , EX16 6SQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton High School Bolham Road , EX16 6SQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton High School Bolham Road , EX16 6SQ | - not rated | 13 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Shapland Middle School Barrington Street , EX16 6QR | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcoat Middle School King Street , EX16 5JJ | - not rated | 949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmore Middle School Cowleymoor Road , EX16 6HH | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilcombe Middle School Lazenby Road , Wilcombe EX16 4AL | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Devon College Bolham Road , EX16 6SH | - not rated | 219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Tiverton Special School Orchard Way , EX16 5HB | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blundell's School Blundell's Road , EX16 4DN | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blundell's Preparatory School Milestones House , Blundells Road EX16 4NA | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.