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Secondary schools in and near Crediton

All 1 secondary school in Crediton, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in Crediton

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  1. Queen Elizabeth's

    Crediton, EX17 3LU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Crediton average.

    141 first choices, 154 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1647.4

    Crediton 47.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.2%Crediton 9.2%
    Pupils
    1,096
    Pupils per teacher
    18.1
    View school Queen Elizabeth's

Just outside Crediton

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Crediton.

  1. Thomas Hall School

    6.0 miles from Crediton · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement

    Results close to the England average, high absence.

    30 first choices, 31 offers made

    Met the standard at 1164%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    13.1%Crediton 9.2%
    Pupils
    438
    Pupils per teacher
    16.2
    View school Thomas Hall School
  2. Barley Lane School

    6.9 miles from Crediton · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    13.3%
    Pupils
    80
    Pupils per teacher
    4.3
    View school Barley Lane School
  3. Torlands Academy

    7.0 miles from Crediton · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    2
    Pupils per teacher
    5.9
    View school Torlands Academy
  4. Belong School Devon

    7.3 miles from Crediton · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    66
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Belong School Devon
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Crediton

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Crediton, explained

There is 1 secondary schools in Crediton, teaching 1,096 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools.

Pupils in Crediton scored an average Attainment 8 of 47.4 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

19.4% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,398 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 24.4% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Crediton?
There are 1 secondary schools in Crediton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Crediton?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Crediton on Eduscope are Queen Elizabeth's. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Crediton ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Crediton secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Crediton is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Crediton?
When choosing a secondary school in Crediton, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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