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Sidmouth College – Bringing Education to Life

“This is a good and improving school.” - Ofsted Report 2012 - “…the Principal and his team have been successful in establishing a culture and ethos that is increasingly one of high expectations and aspiration through striving for excellence.” - Ofsted Report 2012 - “Students achieve well, making good progress at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 to secure good academic outcomes, regardless of ability, starting point or special educational needs.” - Ofsted Report 2012 - “Behaviour is good, attitudes to learning are positive and pupils exhibit confidence and respect for others, as evidenced by good relationships throughout the school.” - Ofsted Report 2012 - “Pupils say that they feel very safe and their parents and carers agree.” - Ofsted Report 2012 - “There is a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration among staff and a commitment to improving achievement for all.” - Ofsted Report 2012 - “Teaching is good overall and inspectors observed some examples of outstanding practice.” - Ofsted Report 2012 - “Students are courteous and respectful towards each other and adults, which contributes to a safe and well-ordered environment.”

Sidmouth College is a Comprehensive Community College with specialist Technology status set in a stunning location in the Sid Valley.  Our strengths are based on the expertise and experience of our highly qualified staff, strong relationships between learners and teachers, and the strong support we receive from Governors and parents. We are an ambitious community and have set ourselves targets to become one of the most successful schools in the country.

Browse our web pages to find out for yourself what makes us special.

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SCA Car Boot Sale – Sunday 27 May 2012

The Sidmouth College Association are holding a car boot sale on Sunday 27 May, from  9.30am till 12 noon (8.30am for sellers).  The cost is £5 per pitch.  Please contact Anne Bishop on 01395 513382 if you want to book a pitch, or just come along and pick up a bargain.

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University applications – don’t lose your place!

All Sixth Form students making applications for university places should check out the UCAS information on our web pages for details about how and when to reply to offers.   Failure to reply within the set timescales could result in the loss of a place.  Parents will also find useful information and links on these pages to help support their child’s application process.

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New Principal appointed to start in September 2012

We are delighted to announce that following a very rigorous appointment process, run over two and a half days, the Governors have appointed Mr Kenneth Duncan as our new Principal.  Five high quality candidates were interviewed from a very strong national field of 33 applicants and the Governors were unanimous in their decision to offer the post to Mr Duncan, who was very happy to accept.  He will take up the post in September 2012 at the beginning of the new school year.

Mr Duncan is currently employed as Deputy Headteacher of The Ralph Allen School in Bath and was previously Assistant Principal of the John Cabot Academy in Bristol. We are confident he has the vision, skills, knowledge, experience and personal qualities we sought and that he is the right person to lead Sidmouth College in the next stage of its development.

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Ofsted Section 5 Inspection Results – February 2012

Ofsted visited the College on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd February 2012 to conduct a Section 5 Inspection.  We are delighted to learn that Sidmouth College has been awarded a ‘Good’ status in all categories and will continue to work hard and aim high in our aspirations for the future.

 “This is a good and improving school…Behaviour is good, attitudes to learning are positive and pupils exhibit confidence and respect for others.”

“There is a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration among staff and a commitment to improving achievement for all.”

A full copy of the 2012 Ofsted Report can be found here…

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What good sports!

Sidmouth College students and staff have raised a total of £903.50 for Sport Relief. 

 You can get the full story here…

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Exciting New Additions To Our Sixth Form Curriculum

Celebrating its 30th year, the College Sixth Form is a major part of the school and has contributed greatly to our continuing success.  And, from September 2012, we are introducing a wide range of additional courses to our curriculum to ensure that Sidmouth students have on-the-doorstep access to quality teaching in courses that support their interests and future ambitions. Read more…

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