Colyton Grammar School
URN: 136366 • Colyton EX24 6HN
Overview
- Name
- Colyton Grammar School
- URN
- 136366
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01297552327
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whitwell Lane, Colyton EX24 6HN
Summary
Colyton Grammar School, located in Colyton, Devon, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,071 students and a capacity of 1,085. Established in 1546, the school is committed to fostering intellectual curiosity and creativity, preparing students for future academic and professional pursuits. The school's ethos is built around core values of Scholarship, Humility, and Service, promoting a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the classroom.
The curriculum at Colyton Grammar School offers a diverse range of subjects across sciences, humanities, and the arts, complemented by extensive co-curricular and leadership opportunities. The school encourages student involvement through its House system, which fosters a sense of belonging and responsibility among pupils. Recent achievements include notable GCSE success and participation in events such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations.
Colyton Grammar School prides itself on creating a supportive environment where students can thrive. The school community is actively engaged, with alumni making significant contributions in various fields, highlighting the lasting impact of their education. Parents are invited to explore the school further during events such as the upcoming Sixth Form Information Evening on 2nd October 2025.
The curriculum at Colyton Grammar School offers a diverse range of subjects across sciences, humanities, and the arts, complemented by extensive co-curricular and leadership opportunities. The school encourages student involvement through its House system, which fosters a sense of belonging and responsibility among pupils. Recent achievements include notable GCSE success and participation in events such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations.
Colyton Grammar School prides itself on creating a supportive environment where students can thrive. The school community is actively engaged, with alumni making significant contributions in various fields, highlighting the lasting impact of their education. Parents are invited to explore the school further during events such as the upcoming Sixth Form Information Evening on 2nd October 2025.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- News - Jul 23 Senior Physics Challenge 2025 (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates & School Day (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Colyton Grammar School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1085
- Pupils
- 1071
- Boys
- 606
- Girls
- 465
- FSM %
- 6.90
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1071 | 606 | 465 | 1085 | 6.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1061 | 584 | 477 | 1085 | 5.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1024 | 549 | 475 | 1085 | 4.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1024 | 549 | 475 | 1085 | 4.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1000 | 526 | 474 | 1085 | 4.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 955 | 497 | 458 | 1085 | 3.50 |
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