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Colyton Grammar School

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Colyton Grammar School

Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, EX24 6HN

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Pupils
1,071
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.9%
Attainment 8
78.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
78.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
80.6%
Basics 9-5
98.0%

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
88.2%
EBacc APS
7.59
EBacc 9-5
84.2%
EBacc 9-4
86.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
47.66
A*-A Grades
66.3%
A*-B Grades
84.5%
AAB+ %
58.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 154 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Nearby

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About Colyton Grammar School

Colyton Grammar School is a secondary school in Colyton, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 78.1. The school has around 1,071 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Whitwell Lane, Colyton, EX24 6HN | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Colyton Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Colyton Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Colyton Grammar School

What is Colyton Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Colyton Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Colyton Grammar School's latest exam results?
Colyton Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 78.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Colyton Grammar School located?
Colyton Grammar School is a secondary school in Colyton, Devon (EX24 6HN).
How many pupils attend Colyton Grammar School?
Colyton Grammar School has around 1,071 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Colyton Grammar School with other schools?
View Colyton Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Devon.