Schools in Devon
Devon County Council is located in the South West region of England
The District and Borough councils of Devon County Council include:
East Devon District Council, Exeter City Council, Mid Devon District Council, North Devon District Council, Torridge District Council, West Devon Borough Council, South Hams District Council, Teignbridge District Council
School education in Devon
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Selecting the right school for your child is a pivotal decision for any family, carrying immense responsibility. With strict admissions criteria and rules for allocating pupil places, it can be a daunting and time-consuming process for many families. In the UK the Local Education Authority in your area play a critical role in pupil placement and ensuring that every child receives an education.
The information and official data available has been organised to present key information and statistics about school education in Devon County Council.
The summary of information includes data for the following types of schools, you can also search and filter these categories and view what is on offer.
- Primary level Schools and Academies
- Secondary level Schools and Academies
- Secondary level Schools and Academies with sixth forms
- All through Schools and Academies
- Independent schools
- Special Schools
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Schools education in Devon
There are 403 Schools in Devon made up of the following:
310
Primary
38
Secondary
4
All-through
21
Independent
30
Special
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Ofsted
Click the tabs below to find the Ofsted ratings for the different types of schools in Devon.
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Schools are Awaiting an Inspection
36
Why do some schools not have an Ofsted report?
- They may be newly registered and have not been inspected yet
- An inspection has taken place recently, but the report hasn’t been published yet
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Types of schools in Devon
There are 310 Primary Schools in Devon made up of the following:
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Pupil and Teacher Population of Schools in Devon.
Number of pupils on roll
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55432 Total
Boys
Girls
Pupil Metrics
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Pupils with SEN EHCP plan
10143
Pupils with SEN support
8002
Pupils whose first language is not English
2840
Pupils eligible for free school meals during the past 6 years
10143
Overall absences
0
Persistent absences
0
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Overview of school finances in Devon
This financial overview includes 164 Academy Primary schools and 130 Maintained Primary schools
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Religious character of schools in Devon.
Religious Character | In LA | Nationally |
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Food Hygiene Ratings
As a parent or carer it is important to know that the food standards are met at the nursery your child will attend. We have compiled data for all available nurseries in Devon below. Click the different types of nurseries to see an overview of ratings.
5: Very good
199
4: Good
6
3: Satisfactory
1
2: Some improvement is necessary
1
1: Major improvement is necessary
0
0: Urgent improvement is necessary
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No rating/unable to capture rating
64
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Breakdown of MATS and number of Academies in Devon.
MAT | TOTAL NUMBER OF ACADEMIES | TOTAL NUMBER OF ACADEMIES IN Devon |
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Useful information
Primary School Key Admission Dates 2024/25
Applications Open
From Date
Application Closing Date
Date
National Offers Day
Date
Secondary School Key Admission Dates 2024/25
Applications Open
From Date
Application Closing Date
Date
National Offers Day
Date
Early Years and Childcare advice and guidance from Devon County Council
SEND and Local Offer information and advice from Devon County Council
Links to District and Borough Council sites in Devon County Council
Disclaimer
We strive to consistently deliver accurate data across our website, sourced primarily from the Department for Education and Local Authorities in England. Our ongoing efforts are focussed on refining the organisation of care and education provider data, enhancing calculations, and expanding information sources to offer a complimentary service to families. Although we endeavour our best efforts to ensure data is accurate and up to date, there are inaccuracies owing to the being made data available and human efforts in organising and calculating results. It’s essential to note that this page is independently operated and the information presented should be regarded as a helpful guide, rather than an official local authority source. Please contact us, if you have a productive contribution to the data presented on this page.