Sidmouth College

What Sidmouth College does

Sidmouth College is a state-funded secondary school and academy located in Sidmouth, East Devon, United Kingdom, serving students aged 11 to 18 across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (Sixth Form). The college operates under the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust, which provides governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction, and delivers the UK National Curriculum through GCSE and A-Level programmes across Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, Technology, and Business Studies. The school's core technology infrastructure includes a Student Portal, Sanako Language Laboratory, CAD/CAM facilities for Design Technology, Python3 programming instruction for Computer Science, and Adobe Photoshop together with traditional darkroom facilities for Photography.

The college's business model is predominantly government-funded: core secondary and Sixth Form education is provided free at point of use through UK academy funding, with admissions coordinated through Devon County Council for Years 7-11 and a dedicated application process for Sixth Form entry. Ancillary fee-based revenue streams include peripatetic instrumental music lessons (drum kit, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, voice, brass) and Duke of Edinburgh Award enrolment (Bronze in Year 9, Gold in Year 12), with parents occasionally asked to contribute toward optional trips and resources. The college sits on a 13.37-acre campus in the Sid Valley with extensive playing fields and shared access to Sidmouth Leisure Centre facilities.

Customer-facing operations are delivered through a direct-to-consumer model targeting prospective families via Open Days, Open Evenings, half-termly tours, a published prospectus, an official Facebook page, and direct admissions contact. The college maintains an Ofsted 'expected standard' rating across all seven inspection areas (March 2026), Investors In Careers accreditation, and partnerships including Future Smart Careers, the Ted Wragg Teacher Training Partnership, local employers, and the Devon and Cornwall Training Provider Network. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, with the school founded in 1963 and operating under the leadership of Headteacher Alex Evans, Chair of Governors Ann Denner, and Trust CEO Moira Marder.

Name

Sidmouth College

Legal name

Sidmouth College

Website

https://sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sidmouth College is a UK state-funded secondary school and academy in East Devon, serving students aged 11-18 through GCSE and A-Level programmes under the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust. It delivers free government-funded education with ancillary fee-based music and Duke of Edinburgh offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form education
• Vocational qualifications
• SEND provision
• Careers guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Sidmouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Core state-funded secondary education for students aged 11-18 years, provided free at point of use through UK government academy funding via the Ted Wragg Trust
2. Instrumental Music Lessons: Peripatetic music teachers provide lessons for drum kit, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, voice, and brass. Additional fee-based service for students wishing to learn instruments
3. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme: Enrolment letters distributed for Bronze (Year 9) and Gold (Year 12) Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Additional programme fees may apply for the award registration and expedition components

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sidmouth College is a state-funded academy secondary school and sixth form located in Sidmouth, East Devon, delivering full-time education to pupils aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. Core academic provision spans GCSE and A-Level pathways, complemented by vocational qualifications, a SEND department, structured careers guidance, a Pupil Premium offer, and extracurricular programmes including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and paid instrumental music lessons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary School Education (Years 7-11) Full-time state-funded secondary education for pupils aged 11-16 (Years 7-11), leading to GCSE and equivalent qualifications, delivered on the Sidmouth College campus.
• Sixth Form Education (Years 12-13) Post-16 education for pupils aged 16-18 (Years 12-13), combining A-Level, vocational, and applied pathways, preparing students for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
• SEND Provision Dedicated SEND department supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across all year groups, delivered by the Director of SEND and the Inclusion Manager.
• Careers Education Programme Structured careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) for all year groups, preparing pupils for GCSE option choices, sixth form transitions, university applications, and vocational pathways.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze/Silver/Gold levels, delivered as an extracurricular programme alongside the main curriculum, covering volunteering, physical activity, skills development, and expedition.
• Instrumental Music Lessons Optional paid-for peripatetic instrumental music tuition for pupils who wish to learn a musical instrument or voice beyond the taught curriculum, delivered in partnership with visiting tutors.
• Pupil Premium Provision Targeted support, enrichment and pastoral provision for pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium, funded via the government Pupil Premium grant, aimed at narrowing disadvantaged attainment gaps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ofsted 'expected standard' grading in all 7 areas in March 2026 inspection

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ted Wragg TrustcoreOthersMulti Academy Trust of Schools providing governance, financial oversight, and strategic leadership for Sidmouth College. The Ted Wragg Trust holds overall responsibility for the college as part of its network of schools. TWT CEO: Moira Marder. Trust provides shared policies, governance structures, and quality assurance including Ted Wragg Teacher Training Partnership for Initial Teacher Training.
• Future Smart CareerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal careers advice service providing qualified careers adviser support to students. Works with college staff to give expert and up-to-date information on job, training and education opportunities, provides group work, one-to-one interviews, drop-in sessions, and parent events. Supports careers and citizenship education programmes throughout Years 7-13.
• Sidmouth Leisure CentreminorOthersLocal leisure centre providing access to gym, sports hall, and squash courts for student use, complementing the college's own sports facilities on its 13.37 acre campus.
• Local Employers and Business PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partners participate in mock interviews for Year 11 students, careers roundabouts providing occupational taster sessions, and support for the Careers Programme beginning in Year 7.
• Placement Schools (Teacher Training)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner schools within the Ted Wragg Trust network providing placement opportunities for Initial Teacher Training trainees. Strategic Board includes representatives from partner organisations and placement schools for quality assurance and programme development.
• Devon and Cornwall Training Provider NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional network providing access to training providers, colleges, and apprenticeship opportunities for students post-16, supporting the college's careers programme and post-16 transition guidance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Exmouth Community College: Devon-based 11-18 secondary school and fellow member of the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust, operating a similar comprehensive model with sixth form provision in East Devon. Directly comparable by governance, funding model, and student profile.
• Dawlish College: Secondary school in East Devon serving the Dawlish area with comprehensive curriculum. Comparable in state-funded academy model, East Devon geography, and student demographic profile.
• Honiton Community College: Comprehensive secondary school serving Honiton and surrounding East Devon area, with similar size and 11-16/11-18 provision profile. Comparable in rural Devon setting, state-funded model, and curriculum breadth.
• West Exe School: Secondary school in Exeter and member of the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust, providing 11-16/11-18 education. Comparable in governance, funding, and Devon secondary comprehensive model.
• Ivybridge Community College: Devon-based comprehensive secondary school with sixth form provision serving the South Hams area. Comparable in size, comprehensive model, and rural/semi-rural Devon operating context.
• Teignmouth Community School: Secondary school in coastal South Devon with comprehensive 11-18 provision including sixth form. Comparable in state-funded model, Devon coastal setting, and community secondary school identity.
• Cranbrook Education Campus: Fellow Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust school in East Devon, providing secondary-age education. Directly comparable in governance structure, funding model, and Trust-level strategic context.
• Isca Academy: Secondary academy in Exeter within the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust, serving a similar 11-18 age range with comprehensive curriculum. Comparable in Trust governance, state-funded model, and Devon operating context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SidmouthCollegeDevon
• Xx.com/SidmouthCollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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