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Clyst Vale Community College

East Devon, EX5 3AJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
Progress 8
-0.02
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
181 1st-choice / 206 places
Ranking
#1,552
of 3,141 nationally

About Clyst Vale Community College

Clyst Vale Community College in East Devon is a mixed state secondary with a sixth form, currently home to 936 pupils against a capacity of 1,124, meaning it has some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.5%, a figure worth noting against the national secondary average of around 24% — so the school serves a slightly less disadvantaged intake than the country as a whole, though still a significant one. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 352 applications for 206 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.71, and made 181 offers to first-preference applicants. That level of competition suggests a solid local reputation. The school is led by headteacher Sara Jacobs and was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in December 2022, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Exeter, East Devon, EX5 3AJ
HeadteacherSara Jacobs
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils936
Free School Meals (FSM)22.5%
School Capacity936 / 1,124 (83% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sixth Form CentreScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallTheatreICT SuitePlaying FieldsTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryCricketGymnasticsNetballHockey

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubChessDebateCodingEco ClubDramaChoirOrchestraFilm ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: clystvale.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Clyst Vale Community College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.