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Colyton Grammar School

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Colyton Grammar School

Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, EX24 6HN

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

78.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Before you apply

Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

78.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2379.746.4
2023/2479.846.4
2024/2578.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.980.00
2023/24+0.990.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

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11.71 km away · Academy converter
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Sidmouth College
11.82 km away · Academy converter
Good
St John's School
13.43 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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