Brixham College
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,012 pupils
89% stayed in education · Attainment 8 36.7
Further education
South Devon College
- Pupils on roll
- —
- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 101
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Of the 100 pupils who finished Year 11 at South Devon College in 2023, none moved to a sixth form college, 83% to a further education college and 4% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 1,075 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 12% went to university (Torbay 24%, England 37%), and 3% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally; 13% started an apprenticeship, well above the 7% England average.
GCSE results in 2025 were well below the national picture: Attainment 8 of 31.0 against 46.1 across England and 47.4 in Torbay, with 22% of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both English and maths (England 45%).
Photography is unusually popular at GCSE: 35% of the year group took it, against 6% of pupils across England.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Torbay and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | South Devon College | Torbay | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 100 | 1,655 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 95% | 94% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 87% | 89% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 4% | 38% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| — further education college | 83% | 47% | 37% |
| — other education | 0% | 3% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Employment | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 5% | 4% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 0% | 2% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | South Devon College | Torbay | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,075 | 1,715 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 71% | 75% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 12% | 24% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 3% | 22% | 19% |
| Further education | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 13% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 37% | 33% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 23% | 18% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | South Devon College | Torbay | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 31.0 | 47.4 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% | 50% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 50% | 65% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 0% | 26% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.62 | 4.13 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 0% | 24% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | — | 30.8 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 31.0 | 52.7 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | — | 6% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 102 | 100% | 89% | 13% | 20% | 58% |
| Mathematics | 98 | 97% | 88% | 9% | 22% | 64% |
| English Literature | 95 | 94% | 86% | 3% | 21% | 46% |
| Combined Science | 84 | 83% | 65% | 6% | 9% | 42% |
| Geography | 35 | 35% | 41% | 6% | 25% | 34% |
| Photography | 35 | 35% | 6% | 26% | 19% | 69% |
| History | 27 | 27% | 41% | 19% | 26% | 37% |
| Business Studies | 18 | 18% | 18% | 0% | 20% | 56% |
| Art and Design | 13 | 13% | 7% | 0% | 24% | 46% |
| Computer Science | 12 | 12% | 13% | 8% | 30% | 25% |
| Sociology | 10 | 10% | 4% | 0% | 21% | 60% |
| Biology | 2 | 2% | 23% | — | 45% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Studies | 18 | 15% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | South Devon College | Torbay | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 2,290 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 122 | 617 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 23.33 | 34.60 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 2% | 19% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 26 | 21% | 13% |
| Psychology | 16 | 13% | 23% |
| History | 13 | 11% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 12 | 10% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 12 | 10% | 31% |
| Biology | 8 | 7% | 20% |
| Politics | 7 | 6% | 6% |
| Geography | 7 | 6% | 10% |
| Law | 6 | 5% | 4% |
| Chemistry | — | — | 17% |
| Computer Science | — | — | 5% |
| English Literature | — | — | 11% |
| French | — | — | 1% |
| Environmental Science | — | — | 1% |
| Photography | — | — | 3% |
| Film Studies | — | — | 2% |
| Physics | — | — | 12% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| English Language | — | — | 4% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 41 | 34% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 40 | 33% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 37 | 30% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 22 | 18% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 21 | 17% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 18 | 15% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 17 | 14% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | 16 | 13% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 16 | 13% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | 16 | 13% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 15 | 12% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 15 | 12% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 15 | 12% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 14 | 11% | — |
| Art and Design | VRQ Level 3 | 14 | 11% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 14 | 11% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 13 | 11% | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | 12 | 10% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 12 | 10% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | 11 | 9% | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (All) | 11 | 9% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 11 | 9% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 8% | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 7% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | 9 | 7% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 9 | 7% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 9 | 7% | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (All) | 8 | 7% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 8 | 7% | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 7% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 8 | 7% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 7% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 6% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 6% | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 5% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 5% | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 5% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 5% | — |
| Art and Design | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 5% | — |
| Art and Design | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 5% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 5% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| 3D Design | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| 3D Design | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
Other secondary schools in Torbay
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,062 pupils
96% stayed in education · Attainment 8 71.2
Paignton Academy
Academy converter · 1,568 pupils
88% stayed in education · Attainment 8 36.9
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Voluntary aided school · sixth form · 1,001 pupils
88% stayed in education · Attainment 8 39.7
The Spires College
Foundation school · sixth form · 1,154 pupils
86% stayed in education · Attainment 8 44.5
Torquay Academy
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 1,472 pupils
78% stayed in education · Attainment 8 47.6
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.