Colyton Grammar School
School summary
Colyton Grammar School is a selective state grammar in the Devon village of Colyton, and its results place it among the very strongest performers in the country. Ofsted judged it Outstanding across every category at its most recent inspection, from quality of education and behaviour through to the sixth form. With 1,071 pupils against a capacity of 1,085, the school is full and large, drawing academically able children from across the area. A relatively low proportion of pupils receive free school meals (6.9%), and around one in ten speaks English as an additional language.
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Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
78.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 22 November 2022
Teaching & academics
Academic attainment here is exceptional: an Attainment 8 score of 78.8 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and 99% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 16.5 is typical for a school of this size. Families should expect a genuinely high-achieving environment that suits children who thrive on academic challenge.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.58%
- EHC plans
- 0.65%
- English as additional language
- 10.4%
- Free school meals
- 6.9%
Schools nearby
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Torquay, South West
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay, South West
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham, South West
St John's School
Sidmouth, South West
Chard School
Chard, South West
The Wildings
South West
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A consistently Outstanding grammar with results that speak for themselves. Competitive entry via the Quest consortium reflects how sought-after its 160 places are.
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Colyton Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.