Welcome to Combe Pafford School

Thinking about the next step Post-16 can be a difficult and stressful time, but it is a crucial decision for a young person to take. There are a number of options to consider, including South Devon College, Exeter College, Project Aspire, jobs, apprenticeships, and a number of bespoke opportunities. One exciting opportunity is to apply to stay on and join our Sixth Form, which is now over five years old and has developed a reputation for improving the work-readiness of students, and, indeed, has been successful at helping students get jobs and apprenticeships on leaving the Sixth Form.These options do not all suit all students, but anyone who is interested will be supported through Careers Education and Guidance to make a decision with which they are comfortable and which is in their best interests. Many students like the continuity of staying on and having the opportunity to embark on a long-term work placement with the support of a Job Coach. Students not yet ready for work enjoy improving their confidence and skills whilst experiencing structured work situations.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

8 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

257 Total

No. of Boys

167 (65.0%)

No. of Girls

90 (35.0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

97%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:24%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:74%
England:2%

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Enrichment Activities

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A huge range of enrichment and personal development opportunities exist for Sixth Form students should they wish to take advantage of them. At the start of every school year, all students participate in a Teambuilding Day which takes place either at a local adventure centre or on Dartmoor – this is designed to break the ice and allow students to form friendships whilst working in small groups on a challenge.

Inspirational Trips
all students on a vocational pathway will get the opportunity to go on an inspirational visit linked to their pathway, recent examples being RHS Rosemoor, Monkey World, Ariel Motor Company, Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station, Harrods and the Devon County Show
Driving Lessons
for students who are serious about learning to drive, we arrange and pay for a driving assessment at the Devon Drivers’ Centre at Westpoint, and if found suitable, the school will pay for the students’ first 10 lessons with our nominated driving instructor
Social Events
every half-term we organise out-of-school social events in the evening which students can choose to attend for a subsidised rate and enjoy with their sixth form friends
European Residential
every year we organise a residential experience in Europe based on where students have voted for; this is always very popular with students – recent favourites include Paris, Barcelona and Edinburgh
The National Apprenticeship Show
students can opt to visit the National Apprenticeship Show in Exeter to meet a range of employers, colleges and training providers

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityTorbay
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed