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2026 Best Secondary Schools in South Hams Area

Schools across the South Hams council area. Explore 6 secondary schools in South Hams. The current top-ranked secondary schools are South Devon Steiner School, Ivybridge Community College, and Kingsbridge Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

All schools in South Hams

Key Performance Metrics for South Hams

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Hams42.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Hams21%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Hams3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Hams7.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Hams

42.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Hams

21%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Hams

3.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Hams

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in South Hams

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South Devon Steiner School
Dartington
Ivybridge Community College
Ivybridge
ADGrades not where they should be?We match your child with a qualified GCSE or A-Level tutor.5.0·108 Google reviewsFind my tutor →
ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
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Kingsbridge Academy
Kingsbridge
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ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
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Totnes Independent School
Totnes
Dartmouth Academy
Dartmouth
King Edward VI Community College
Totnes