King Edward VI Community College, Totnes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
King Edward VI Community College excels at building a caring, respectful community where every pupil feels valued and safe. The school offers a broad curriculum with excellent support for all learners, including those needing extra help with reading or learning needs. Pupils benefit from extensive enrichment opportunities and strong guidance to prepare them for successful futures.
Key Strengths
- Strong sense of community where bullying is rare and pupils trust staff with concerns
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with effective teaching approaches including 'core 4' and 'adaptive 4' methods
- Excellent support for reading with the 'KEVICC Cannon' book collection and targeted help for pupils needing additional support
- Effective identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Rising attendance rates with persistent absence significantly reduced
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching strategies at times do not help pupils develop deep knowledge and understanding, affecting their ability to retain and recall information over time
- Accountability systems for leaders remain a priority for further development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Creative writing club, marine biology club, drama club, leadership ambassador roles, Peace Garden project, #keepthepromise extra-curricular pledge, 11 by 11 challenge, work experience, careers fairs
King Edward VI Community College has successfully maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school creates a supportive community where pupils feel they belong and achieve well in their qualifications.
At a Glance
24.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
153 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
38
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
52%
Available places
940 pupils
1,795 capacity
855 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Totnes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Totnes
Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
8,027
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Secondary admissions across Devon (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.42331%
Overall absence
30.61481%
Persistent absence
797
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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