Colyton Grammar School
Colyton, EX24 6HN · Devon · Grammar school
1st 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 328 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 9.3/10 among them, against 9.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.28 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 98.7 · 99 | 30% | 2.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.99 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 78.8 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 98.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 78.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.99 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 9.3 out of 10 among them, against 9.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils participate in Duke of Edinburgh, Ten Tors, and a student librarian group. Sports include football, ultimate frisbee, athletics, rounders, softball, and cricket. The school organises a ski trip and hosts literary events such as Harry Potter Book Night and book fairs.
Getting in. The school has 1071 pupils in a capacity of 1085, leaving 14 spare places. The school is close to full, so places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school support pupils who need extra help to maintain their high attainment? What specific support is available for students preparing for the Ten Tors expedition? How does the school manage the competitive nature of admissions for the remaining places?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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