Ivybridge Community College

About Ivybridge Community College

Ivybridge Community College is a high performing school driven by the commitment to providing an excellent education for all students from 11 to 18 years old. Students and staff thrive because everyone matters and each individual is celebrated for all their gifts and talents. The College aims to provide an integrated, comprehensive curriculum in an environment where the whole learning experience is one of opportunity, endeavour, achievement and excellence.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Rachel Hutchinson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 714 responses • 30.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

75.9% positive 23% negative

My child feels safe at this school

80% positive 18.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

79.8% positive 17.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

86.4% positive 9% negative

My child does well at this school

77.3% positive 18.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 714 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

136.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

54.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.35

Progress 8

Above average

65.8%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

82.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

26.2% entered EBacc

24.4% achieved EBacc

401 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Raj B Unconfirmed

Parent May 20, 2023

5.0

"Holistic Approach to Education"

My child has been at Ivybridge for a year now and I'm really pleased with the way the college supports their overall well-being, not just their academics. The anti-bullying and mental health programs are excellent and I've seen a real difference in my child's confidence and happiness. The teachers are also very approachable and responsive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily M Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School - Proud Parent"

We've been at Ivybridge for 4 years now and I'm constantly impressed with the facilities, the teachers, and the overall atmosphere. The college's values of 'everyone matters' really shine through in the way the staff support my child, both academically and personally. I've seen my child grow and flourish here and I couldn't be happier.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Lucy T Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 15, 2021

4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We left Ivybridge 2 years ago, and while we had a good experience overall, there were some issues with communication and organisation. The teachers were generally excellent, but sometimes we struggled to get information about our child's progress. However, I do think the college has made efforts to improve since we left, and I'd recommend it to others.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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