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Sidmouth College

East Devon, EX10 9LGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
No single grade since Sep 2024
Mar 2026
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
106 1st-choice / 122 offers made
Ranking
#2,107
of 3,141 nationally

About Sidmouth College

Sidmouth College is a state-funded secondary school in East Devon, South West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 825 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 900.

The latest recorded Ofsted inspection was on 10 Mar 2026 has no single overall grade. the published Attainment 8 score was 45.9 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was C- for 2023/24. admissions data records 106 first-preference applications and 122 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressPrimley Road, Sidmouth, East Devon, EX10 9LG
HeadteacherMr Alex Evans
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils825
Free School Meals (FSM)22.7%
School Capacity825 / 900 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Report Card

10 Mar 2026
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No single overall grade

Ofsted report cards assess separate areas on a five-level scale. These results should not be converted into an overall score.

Safeguarding standardsMet
InclusionExpected standard
Curriculum & teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance & behaviourExpected standard
Personal development & wellbeingExpected standard
Leadership & governanceExpected standard
Post-16 provisionExpected standard

Source: Ofsted official management information, 14 May 2026. Report-card levels are not directly comparable with legacy Ofsted grades.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidmouth College

Yes, Sidmouth College has been inspected by Ofsted. State-funded school inspections stopped receiving a single overall effectiveness grade from September 2024. From November 2025, renewed inspections use report cards with separate five-point grades for each evaluation area.