- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the South Molton average.
118 first choices, 120 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5
South Molton Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- About 21South Molton about 21
- Pupils
- 656
Secondary schools in and near South Molton
All 1 secondary school in South Molton, and the nearest just outside.
Just outside South Molton
The nearest ones, measured from the middle of South Molton.
West Buckland School
4.6 miles from South Molton · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
- Faith school
- Has a nursery
- Has a sixth form
Independent school. Results well above the South Molton average.
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 6
South Molton Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- –South Molton about 21
- Pupils
- 499
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School
4.9 miles from South Molton · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 48
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the South Molton average, low absence.
167 first choices, 144 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5
South Molton Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- Pupils
- 735
The Lampard Community School
9.6 miles from South Molton · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- About 22
- Pupils
- 196
- Secondary schools1
- Typical GCSE grade48.4England 46.2
- Free school meals22.0%of pupils get them
- Pupils per teacher19.4England 17.9
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in South Molton
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About these schools
Secondary schools in South Molton, explained
There is 1 secondary schools in South Molton, teaching 656 children. 1 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools.
Pupils in South Molton scored an average Attainment 8 of 48.4 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.
22.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,415 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 31.7% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many secondary schools are in South Molton?
There are 1 secondary schools in South Molton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in South Molton?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in South Molton on Eduscope are South Molton Community College. 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 South Molton 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 South Molton secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in South Molton is 19:1. 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 South Molton?
When choosing a secondary school in South Molton, 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.