South Molton Community College
Foundation school in South Molton, Devon.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Foundation school |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 656 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 750 |
| Free school meals | 22.00% |
| Trust or sponsor | South Molton Co-operative Learning Trust |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Address | Old Alswear Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4LA |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.smcc.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01769572129 |
| URN | 113512 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 10 December 2024, published 27 January 2025:
| Overall effectiveness | Not given (single-word overall grades were not awarded from September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 11 December 2019, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Chulmleigh Community College (secondary school, about 11.0 km)
- The Park Community School (secondary school, about 16.4 km)
- Pilton Community College (secondary school, about 18.5 km)
- Great Torrington School (secondary school, about 22.0 km)
- The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (secondary school, about 29.0 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Devon
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.