How many pupils does Dawlish College have?

Dawlish College has 776 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dawlish College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dawlish College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 in 2025/26.

Is Dawlish College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dawlish College is part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Dawlish College?

Dawlish College is located at Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY.

Dawlish College

Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

39.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

776

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Dawlish College

Dawlish College is an academy converter in Dawlish, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 776 pupils on roll. It is part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 (2025/26). 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.8% 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: 776 / 900 (86%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
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.

30.7%

Free school meals

3.8%

EAL

5.2%

SEN support

19.1%

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)

39.1

Attainment 8

156 pupils

27.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

46.2%

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

90%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.4%

Overall absence

31.9%

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.

43.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

18.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

13.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

£47,463

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,666 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.

£7,028

Spend per pupil

£7,297

Income per pupil

60%

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: Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY
Phone: 01626862318
Principal: Sam Banks
Website: http://www.dawlish.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

IVY EDUCATION TRUST →

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Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover)

PermanentPart time£32,916 (FTE) · · FTC to cover maternity leave of the substantive postholder

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dawlish College?: Dawlish College is an academy converter in Dawlish, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Dawlish College have?: Dawlish College has 776 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Dawlish College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dawlish College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 in 2025/26.
Is Dawlish College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dawlish College is part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Dawlish College?: Dawlish College is located at Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY.

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