Colyton Grammar School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, EX24 6HNOpen in maps

Colyton Grammar School is a secondary school in Colyton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 1st of 40 secondary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 30 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2022

Pupils are very proud to attend Colyton Grammar School. They enjoy learning and the vast array of activities that are available to them. These include many clubs, sports teams and visits from guest speakers. Staff and pupils have exceptionally high expectations of themselves and of each other. When pupils join the school, they quickly learn what is expected of them. Pupils do the right thing because they understand why they should. As a result, they behave impeccably. The curriculum and the ethos of the school help pupils to develop a strong understanding of the value of people of all backgrounds. There is a culture of appreciation of others for who they are and what they contribute. Students in the sixth form run groups to celebrate those who are sometimes under-represented in wider society. This contributes to the inclusive culture of the whole-school community. As a result, bullying is very rare. If it happens, leaders stop it. Parents describe the school as warm and welcoming. They say their children thrive.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

152 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score78.8

78.8, 32.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths98.7%

98.7%, 53.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.3%

99.3%, 34.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc88.2%

88.2%, 47.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.63

7.63, 3.54 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

142 students

Average point score per A level entry47.66

47.66, 12.66 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade A-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,083 pupils on roll, with places for 1,085

Eligible for free school meals8.3%

8.3%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.9%

12.9%, 8.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2.9%

2.9%, 11.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.6%

0.6%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Colyton Grammar School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Axe Valley Academy5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.2
The Woodroffe School5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.4
Honiton Community College7 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 40.4
Sidmouth College7 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 45.9
St John's School8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 17.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Tim Harris
Phone
01297552327
Website
colytongrammar.com
Address
Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, EX24 6HN
Local authority
Devon
URN
136366

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.