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Chulmleigh Community College

Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
53.2
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
742
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Chulmleigh Community College

Chulmleigh Community College is an academy converter in Chulmleigh, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 742 pupils on roll. It is part of CHULMLEIGH ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.2 (2025/26). 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Devon →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
742 / 750 (99%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.4%
Free school meals
1.5%
EAL
5.7%
SEN support
6.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

53.2
Attainment 8
135 pupils
53.3%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
73.3%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

95%
Sustained destination
88%
Stayed in education
5%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.7%
Overall absence
21.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

43.6
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
17
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
7.85
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24
£48,687
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 4% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,064 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,775
Spend per pupil
£8,179
Income per pupil
54%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA
Phone
01769580215
Headteacher
Neil Payne

Teaching Jobs

Admin / HR
Executive Assistant
PermanentPart timeGrade D: £14.36 - £15.31 per hour (depending on experience)
Closes 10 Nov 2026View & apply
Support Staff
Examination Invigilator
PermanentPart timeGrade C £13.92 per hour
Closes 12 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chulmleigh Community College?
Chulmleigh Community College is an academy converter in Chulmleigh, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Chulmleigh Community College have?
Chulmleigh Community College has 742 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Chulmleigh Community College perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Chulmleigh Community College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.2 in 2025/26.
Is Chulmleigh Community College part of an academy trust?
Yes — Chulmleigh Community College is part of CHULMLEIGH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Chulmleigh Community College?
Chulmleigh Community College is located at Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA.

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