Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Devon (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 25 schools in Devon, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 194The Maynard SchoolExeter · Independent All-throughA level APS: 47.9 (A-)
- 298Colyton Grammar SchoolColyton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 47.7 (A-)
- 322Exeter SchoolExeter · Independent All-throughA level APS: 44.4 (B+)
- 421Blundell's SchoolTiverton · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 39.7 (B)
- 584West Buckland SchoolBarnstaple · Independent All-throughA level APS: 39.6 (B)
- 685Ivybridge Community CollegeIvybridge · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 38.9 (B)
- 762The Ilfracombe Church of England AcademyIlfracombe · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 36.8 (B-)
- 873Kingsbridge AcademyKingsbridge · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.3 (B-)
- 915Mount KellyTavistock · Independent All-throughA level APS: 34.9 (C+)
- 1048King Edward VI Community CollegeTotnes · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 34.0 (C+)
- 1140Tavistock CollegeTavistock · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 33.7 (C+)
- 1242Teignmouth Community School, Exeter RoadTeignmouth · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 33.6 (C+)
- 1361South Dartmoor Community CollegeAshburton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 33.2 (C+)
- 1473The King's SchoolOttery St Mary · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 32.7 (C+)
- 1533Kingsley School DevonBideford · Independent All-throughA level APS: 32.4 (C+)
- 1654Bideford CollegeBideford · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 32.4 (C+)
- 1754Shebbear CollegeBeaworthy · Independent All-throughA level APS: 32.3 (C+)
- 1858Queen Elizabeth'sCrediton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 31.3 (C)
- 1945Okehampton CollegeOkehampton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 30.4 (C)
- 2047Clyst Vale Community CollegeExeter · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.7 (C)
- 2155Sidmouth CollegeSidmouth · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.8 (C)
- 2232Newton Abbot CollegeNewton Abbot · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.6 (C)
- 2349Exmouth Community CollegeExmouth · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.6 (C)
- 2447Teign SchoolNewton Abbot · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 27.2 (C-)
- 2549Coombeshead AcademyNewton Abbot · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 23.9 (D+)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Maynard School Exeter · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 47.9 (A-) | 93.9 Top 5% | 60.5 Attainment 8 | 410 |
| 2 | Colyton Grammar School Colyton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 47.7 (A-) | 97.8 Top 5% | 78.8 Attainment 8 | 1,083 |
| 3 | Exeter School Exeter · All-through · Ages 6–19 | Independent | 44.4 (B+) | 21.5 Lower 50% | 22.8 Attainment 8 | 973 |
| 4 | Blundell's School Tiverton · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 39.7 (B) | 21.0 Lower 50% | 29.3 Attainment 8 | 584 |
| 5 | West Buckland School Barnstaple · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 39.6 (B) | 84.4 Top 25% | 54.1 Attainment 8 | 499 |
| 6 | Ivybridge Community College Ivybridge · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.9 (B) | 85.0 Top 25% | 55.2 Attainment 8 | 2,262 |
| 7 | The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Ilfracombe · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 36.8 (B-) | 62.2 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 1,016 |
| 8 | Kingsbridge Academy Kingsbridge · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.3 (B-) | 72.8 Top 25% | 49.6 Attainment 8 | 1,199 |
| 9 | Mount Kelly Tavistock · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 34.9 (C+) | 14.8 Lower 50% | 22.2 Attainment 8 | 561 |
| 10 | King Edward VI Community College Totnes · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.0 (C+) | 48.1 Top 50% | 44.6 Attainment 8 | 940 |
| 11 | Tavistock College Tavistock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 33.7 (C+) | 39.6 Lower 50% | 41.6 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 12 | Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Teignmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 33.6 (C+) | 41.6 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 748 |
| 13 | South Dartmoor Community College Ashburton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 33.2 (C+) | 60.6 Top 50% | 47.7 Attainment 8 | 801 |
| 14 | The King's School Ottery St Mary · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 32.7 (C+) | 73.1 Top 25% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,097 |
| 15 | Kingsley School Devon Bideford · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 32.4 (C+) | 33.1 Lower 50% | 36.6 Attainment 8 | 447 |
| 16 | Bideford College Bideford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 32.4 (C+) | 53.6 Top 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,455 |
| 17 | Shebbear College Beaworthy · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 32.3 (C+) | 54.2 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 243 |
| 18 | Queen Elizabeth's Crediton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.3 (C) | 57.6 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 19 | Okehampton College Okehampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.4 (C) | 44.8 Lower 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 1,066 |
| 20 | Clyst Vale Community College Exeter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.7 (C) | 47.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 944 |
| 21 | Sidmouth College Sidmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.8 (C) | 55.0 Top 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 825 |
| 22 | Newton Abbot College Newton Abbot · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.6 (C) | 31.9 Lower 50% | 40.5 Attainment 8 | 1,108 |
| 23 | Exmouth Community College Exmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.6 (C) | 49.2 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 2,031 |
| 24 | Teign School Newton Abbot · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 27.2 (C-) | 46.8 Lower 50% | 44.7 Attainment 8 | 1,111 |
| 25 | Coombeshead Academy Newton Abbot · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 23.9 (D+) | 49.4 Top 50% | 46.8 Attainment 8 | 870 |
The Maynard School in Exeter leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Devon with A level APS 47.9 (A-). Of the 25 schools shown, 18 are academy, 7 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Devon page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Devon?
The Maynard School in Exeter, South West ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Devon with A level APS 47.9 (A-) (Pupils on roll: 410).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Devon ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.