SecondaryData as of May 2026

South Molton Community College

Old Alswear Road, South Molton, EX36 4LA

Foundation school

Pupils

662

Ages

11-16

FSM

18.9%

Attainment 8

45.8

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

45.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

16.2%

Basics 9-5

48.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

46.2%

EBacc APS

4.22

EBacc 9-5

18.8%

EBacc 9-4

35.0%

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About South Molton Community College

South Molton Community College is a secondary school in South Molton, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. The school has around 662 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Old Alswear Road, South Molton, EX36 4LA | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for South Molton Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Good
Dec 2019 — School remains Good
Nov 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about South Molton Community College

What is South Molton Community College's Ofsted rating?

South Molton Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are South Molton Community College's latest exam results?

South Molton Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is South Molton Community College located?

South Molton Community College is a secondary school in South Molton, Devon (EX36 4LA).

How many pupils attend South Molton Community College?

South Molton Community College has around 662 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare South Molton Community College with other schools?

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