Ofsted visited the College on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March 2026 to conduct an Inspection, which saw us graded as ‘expected standard’ in all seven areas. Read a copy of the report by clicking here.

Some of the comments made by the Ofsted Inspectors

Students “have positive, respectful relationships with staff, who provide appropriate support and care.”

“Leaders ensure that pupils follow an ambitious curriculum. This prepares pupils well for their next steps."

“Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular opportunities… [which] strengthen pupils’ social and team-working skills and foster a feeling of belonging.”

“Students are well prepared for their next stage of education, employment or training.”

“At key stage 4, pupils build the strong foundations that they need in English and mathematics. This is reflected in their examination performance in these subjects, which is significantly above the national average.”

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'Expected standard' grading explained

The school is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non‑statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

 

 

 

 

 

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Parent View

If you are a current parent or carer of a child at Sidmouth College, you have the opportunity to share your views about Sidmouth College by linking to Parent View and completing an online survey. The information you provide will be used by Ofsted when making decisions about which schools to inspect and when. By sharing your views, you'll be helping to support us with our continuous programme of improvement.