How many pupils does Colyton Grammar School have?

Colyton Grammar School has 1,071 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Colyton Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Colyton Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does Colyton Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Colyton Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 78.3 in 2025/26.

Is Colyton Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Colyton Grammar School is part of COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Colyton Grammar School?

Colyton Grammar School is located at Whitwell Lane, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN.

Colyton Grammar School

Whitwell Lane, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN

Outstanding

Inspected 22 November 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

78.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,071

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Colyton Grammar School

Colyton Grammar School is an academy converter in Colyton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,071 pupils on roll. It is part of COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 78.3 (2025/26). 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,071 / 1,085 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

8.3%

Free school meals

12.9%

EAL

0.7%

SEN support

4.6%

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)

78.3

Attainment 8

153 pupils

99.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

100%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

141 students

58.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

90%

To higher education

73%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

98%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

18.8%

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.

65.59

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

1.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£47,391

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,266 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£7,710

Spend per pupil

£7,496

Income per pupil

59%

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: Whitwell Lane, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN
Phone: 01297552327
Headteacher: Tim Harris
Website: http://www.colytongrammar.com

Academy Trust

COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Colyton Grammar School?: Colyton Grammar School is an academy converter in Colyton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Colyton Grammar School have?: Colyton Grammar School has 1,071 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Colyton Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Colyton Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).
How does Colyton Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Colyton Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 78.3 in 2025/26.
Is Colyton Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Colyton Grammar School is part of COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Colyton Grammar School?: Colyton Grammar School is located at Whitwell Lane, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN.

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