Uffculme School
Cullompton, EX15 3AG · Devon · secondary school
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2nd 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 — 8.8/10 against 882 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 64.7 · 87 | 46% | 4.00 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.46 · 82 | 38% | 3.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.6 · 84 | 15% | 1.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Uffculme School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join instrumental lessons, play rugby, football, or netball, and participate in Activities Week, Adventurous Activities, Moorland Walking, Ten Tors, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,093 pupils against a stated capacity of 940. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are places allocated for the next entry year given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Uffculme School
Overview
Uffculme School provides a high-quality education within a "consistently positive" environment where staff maintain "very high expectations" of pupil behaviour and achievement. The inspection highlights an "ambitious culture" and "broad curriculum" that fosters a love of learning, particularly in the arts and sciences, resulting in strong outcomes for most pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour and attitudes, with attendance remaining "consistently high".
- The curriculum is "well considered," featuring a "rich extra-curricular offer" and a sharp focus on reading for younger pupils in key stage 3.
- Pupils achieve "strong passes in GCSE English and mathematics at a rate well above the national average."
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities through "considerate" adaptations and precise identification of needs.
- Leaders provide "ambitious leadership," striving for excellence and ensuring pupils develop "understanding, respectful attitudes" towards different cultures.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure a "sharp focus on ensuring that older pupils read widely and well," as support for reading difficulties does not continue effectively into key stage 4.
- Leaders need to address the fact that "some disadvantaged pupils did not fulfil their potential" in 2024 by implementing plans to improve outcomes for this group.
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 | 52.0 |
| 2024/25 | 52.8 |
| 2025/26 | 54.6 |
| 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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