South Dartmoor Community College
URN: 136569 • Ashburton TQ13 7EW
Overview
- Name
- South Dartmoor Community College
- URN
- 136569
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jen Veal (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01364652230
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balland Lane, Ashburton TQ13 7EW
Summary
South Dartmoor Community College, located in Ashburton, Devon, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 795 students, set against a capacity of 1,708. The college is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can fulfil their potential. The school's vision emphasizes the importance of well-being, respect, and equality, aiming to empower students to become resilient, independent learners.
The curriculum at South Dartmoor is designed to be broad and knowledge-rich, promoting high aspirations and celebrating success across all backgrounds. The college prioritises key principles such as literacy, cultural capital, and raising student aspirations, ensuring that all students have access to quality education that equips them for future challenges.
Community and relationships are central to the college's ethos, with a focus on building trust and collaboration among students and staff. South Dartmoor Community College strives to create a safe and supportive environment, where students are encouraged to question, explore, and engage actively in their learning journey. For more information, visit their website at http://www.southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk/.
The curriculum at South Dartmoor is designed to be broad and knowledge-rich, promoting high aspirations and celebrating success across all backgrounds. The college prioritises key principles such as literacy, cultural capital, and raising student aspirations, ensuring that all students have access to quality education that equips them for future challenges.
Community and relationships are central to the college's ethos, with a focus on building trust and collaboration among students and staff. South Dartmoor Community College strives to create a safe and supportive environment, where students are encouraged to question, explore, and engage actively in their learning journey. For more information, visit their website at http://www.southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Ben CajeeTV Presenter1998 - 2005 (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Atrium Studio School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1708
- Pupils
- 795
- Boys
- 415
- Girls
- 380
- FSM %
- 20.60
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 795 | 415 | 380 | 1708 | 20.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 799 | 419 | 380 | 1708 | 21.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 843 | 448 | 395 | 1708 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 843 | 448 | 395 | 1708 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 873 | 464 | 409 | 1708 | 18.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1016 | 542 | 474 | 1708 | 14.80 |
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