Honiton Community College
Honiton, EX14 1QT · Devon · secondary school
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27th of 40 secondary schools in Devon we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 910 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.3 · 33 | 46% | 1.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.5 · 42 | 15% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Honiton Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.13, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 637 pupils against a stated capacity of 884. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Honiton Community College
Overview
Honiton Community College has raised its ambition and improved the quality of education, resulting in pupils achieving more highly in their qualifications. The school fosters a calm culture where pupils feel safe, with behaviour incidents reducing over time as students understand their responsibilities. Leaders and the trust are determined to continue improving the school, with attendance rising despite currently being below the national average.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "well-organised" and "ambitious," ensuring more pupils access English Baccalaureate qualifications.
- Pupils are "happy and better prepared for their next steps," benefiting from a varied extra-curricular programme and leadership opportunities.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are "increasingly achieving as well as their peers."
- Staff actively encourage pupils to report concerns, with the school taking action to resolve worries, including those regarding bullying.
- Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe and healthy, and are prepared for adult life through careers fairs and work experience.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is sometimes not adapted successfully to meet the needs of all pupils, meaning some do not grasp key concepts or develop the necessary depth of understanding.
- Assessment routines do not always accurately identify pupils’ starting points or gaps in knowledge, hindering teachers’ ability to address misconceptions or extend learning for those who have grasped concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.6 |
| 2024/25 | 40.4 |
| 2025/26 | 44.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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