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South Dartmoor Community College

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South Dartmoor Community College

Balland Lane, Ashburton, TQ13 7EW

A Good-rated secondary school in Ashburton.

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Pupils
795
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.6%
Attainment 8
47.6
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
50.8%

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
16.7%
EBacc APS
4.10
EBacc 9-5
10.0%
EBacc 9-4
14.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.20
A*-A Grades
25.8%
A*-B Grades
48.9%
AAB+ %
18.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 82 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About South Dartmoor Community College

South Dartmoor Community College is a secondary school in Ashburton, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 130 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.6. The school has around 795 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Balland Lane, Ashburton, TQ13 7EW | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about South Dartmoor Community College

What is South Dartmoor Community College's Ofsted rating?
South Dartmoor Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about South Dartmoor Community College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 130 responses): 92% of parents would recommend South Dartmoor Community College.
What are South Dartmoor Community College's latest exam results?
South Dartmoor Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is South Dartmoor Community College located?
South Dartmoor Community College is a secondary school in Ashburton, Devon (TQ13 7EW).
How many pupils attend South Dartmoor Community College?
South Dartmoor Community College has around 795 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare South Dartmoor Community College with other schools?
View South Dartmoor Community College'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.