Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Teignmouth, TQ14 9HZ · Devon · secondary school
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36th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.0/10 against 855 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 35.5 · 26 | 46% | 1.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.41 · 20 | 38% | 0.78 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.1 · 29 | 15% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.41 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join UK Youth Rocketry, The Green Team, Teignmouth Scholars, and the Brilliant Club, take part in Ten Tors, and visit Parliament or go on a residential trip to Paris.
Getting in
The published school roll is 748 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 Progress 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Overview
Teignmouth Community School has driven “rapid improvements” since its previous inspection, with a shared vision for pupils and staff to be “the best version of themselves”. The report notes that while personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision are rated “Good”, the quality of education and behaviour require further work to sustain progress and raise achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “broad and ambitious”, with sixth-form courses reviewed to meet pupil aspirations and prepare them for “next steps”.
- Personal development is strong, supported by a revised PSHE curriculum, effective careers guidance, and opportunities like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- Reading is a priority, with weak readers quickly identified and supported through books chosen to develop “cultural understanding”.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with “extensive training opportunities” and coaching to support the delivery of the new curriculum.
- Sixth-form students with additional needs are “well supported to be successful” in their chosen courses.
Areas to improve
- Assessment methods must be improved to accurately identify gaps in knowledge, ensuring pupils receive appropriate support or challenge.
- Teachers require better information and training to adapt the curriculum precisely for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Actions taken after behaviour incidents, including bullying, need to be more effective to prevent recurrence and reduce high suspension numbers.
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 | 39.8 |
| 2024/25 | 42.3 |
| 2025/26 | 42.1 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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