Chulmleigh Community College

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, EX18 7AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Chulmleigh Community College is a secondary school in Chulmleigh for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 5th of 40 secondary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 February 2015, report published 2 March 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

145 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score54.1

54.1, 8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths61.4%

61.4%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths82.1%

82.1%, 17.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc86.9%

86.9%, 46.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.25

5.25, 1.16 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

735 pupils on roll, with places for 750

Eligible for free school meals21.4%

21.4%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.5%

1.5%, 20.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.2%

7.2%, 7.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.6%

5.6%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chulmleigh Community College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
South Molton Community College	7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 45.9
West Buckland School	11 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 54.1
Great Torrington School	12 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.0
Queen Elizabeth's	12 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 46.2
The Park Community School	13 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 46.6

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: CHULMLEIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Neil Payne
Phone: 01769580215
Website: chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, EX18 7AA
Local authority: Devon
URN: 137024

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.