Open days
| School name | Contact | Dates and times (2018 unless stated otherwise) | Notes for parents |
| Atlantic Academy (formerly Route 39 Academy) | enquiries@route39.org.uk | Open Evening: Wednesday 3 October 5.00 – 7.30pm | New address to be supplied. |
| The Axe Valley Community College | awhipp@axevalley.devon.sch.uk Lucy Ford 01297 32146 | Thursday 20 September – tours throughout the day plus evening presentation at 6.30pm | Tours throughout the day plus evening presentation. |
| Bideford College | Mrs Rachel Vowles 01237 477611 | Open Evening – Tuesday 18 September 5pm – 7.30pm. Open Days – Wednesday 19 September 9.30am. Thursday 20 September 9.30am. Friday 21 September 9.30am | These are for parents of Year 5 and 6 children. If you cannot make any of these times, please contact the college and we would be happy to offer you a tour at an alternative time. |
| Braunton Academy | admin@braunton.devon.sch.uk or fjohnson@braunton.academy Ms F Johnson | Wednesday 19 September 6.30pm | Please review the academy website. |
| Chulmleigh Community College | JMalkin@chumleigh.devon.sch.uk Tina Harrison 01769 580215 | Tuesday 18 September 4.30pm – 7.00pm | Visit our website for further information. |
| Clyst Vale Community College | Meghan McConnachi 01392 ext. 221 mcconnachiem@clystvale.org Claire Phillips 01392 463919 phillipsc@clystvale.org | Open Evening: Wednesday 26 September 6pm to 8pm Open Week: Monday 1 October to Friday 5 October 10am to 11.25am | See our website for the most up to date information. Open evening: The Principal’s speech will be in the Main Hall at 6pm and again at 7pm. Visitors are able to visit all departments. There will be Student Ambassadors available to act as tour guides. Open week: Visitors will be shown around the college by students from Year 10. Visits start at 10am and last about 1 hour. To book a visit, please contact Claire Phillips directly. Visitors are then invited for coffee and a chat with members of staff and students until 11.25am. |
| Colyton Grammar School | Julia Hitchcock 01297 552327 | Thursday 6 September at 10.00 am | Closing date for applications to sit the 11+ entrance test is Thursday 6 September 2018 |
| Coombeshead Academy | chloe.bristol@educationsouthwest.org.uk Brien Whiffen on 01626 201800
| Tuesday 11th September 16.30 – 18.30 | Opportunity to see Coombeshead Academy and answer any questions. For Year 6 pupils and parents. |
| Cranbrook Education Campus | chloe.bristol@educationsouthwest.org.uk Louise Telford on 01404 823293 | Tuesday 25 September 18.00 – 19.00 | School tours will be arranged with parents/carers who request them on the evening. |
| Cullompton Community College | Headteacher:Julie.phelan@cullomptoncollege.org 01884 33364Headteacher’s PA:ARogers@cullomptoncollege.net | Thursday 13 September | Cullompton Community College is a successful and happy school where we value trust, good relationships, respect and kindness. We create a safe, caring and orderly environment in which effective learning takes place and we are proud that student achievement and progress is exceptional being consistently above the national average. DfE and Ofsted evaluations show that our young people make great progress whatever their starting point as a result of well planned teaching, students’ positive attitude to learning and warm, friendly relationships. Ofsted 2017: Staff and students treat each other with respect and behaviour across the school is good. Students feel safe and are proud of their community school.” Teachers provide opportunities to challenge and inspire students and as a consequence engagement levels are high. Cullompton Community College is growing in numbers and expanding with a building programme over the next 5 years. We embrace this change and will retain all that we value whilst innovating to meeting changing needs. To learn more visit the Open Evening at 6.30pm on Thursday 13 September, join a morning tour at 9.30am on the 13 September and again at 9.30am on the 14 September. Visit our website or call 01884 33364 for a visit any time. |
| Dartmouth Academy | chloe.bristol@educationsouthwest.org.uk Lesley Whitley 01803 839700 (option 2) | Wednesday 12 September 16.00 – 18.00 | Information about transport. Application packs are available at the event. Uniform provider will attend the event, to answer any questions about uniform. |
| Dawlish Community College | Mrs Kate Bukowski 01626 862318 | 24 – 28 September 2018 9.15am or 10.15am. Evening – 27 September at 6pm | Come along for a tour of the college, welcome by Head of College and meet subject staff and students. |
| Exmouth Community College | Graham Allen 01395 264761 | 27 September 2018 4.30pm until 7.30pm (classrooms until 7.00pm) | Principal’s talks at 4.30pm and 7.00pm |
| Great Torrington School | admin@gts.devon.sch.uk Mrs Tricia Clements 01805 623531 | Open Evening: Thursday 20th September, 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Open Mornings: 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 September, 9.10am – 10.50am | |
| Holsworthy Community College | jcheshire@hcc.devon.sch.uk Jenny Cheshire 01409 253430 | 8.55am-3.10pm | We have an Open Day on Monday 1st October, however, if this day is not convenient, please contact us to schedule a date and time that means you can come and walk around our fantastic, small, family-friendly school. |
| Honiton Community College | mclements@honitoncollege.devon.sch.uk Michelle Clements PA | Thursday 27 September 5.00 – 7.00pm | Parents can book a tour with a member of the college leadership team between 9.15 – 10.15 on either Monday 24, Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 or Thursday 27 September. |
| The Ilfracombe Academy | admin@ilfracombeacademy.org.uk Cressida Ward 01271 863427 | Open evening: 13 September 6.30pm. Open mornings: 18 and 19 September 9.10am | To book an open morning appointment, please ring the school or email: cward@ilfracombeacademy.org.uk. |
| Isca | amoxey@iscacollege.devon.sch.uk Ali Moxey 01392 204082 | Open evening: Thursday 20 September. Open mornings will be daily 1 to 5 October at 9.30am | Open Evening: Arrival from 6.30pm. Presentation, tour and classroom activities for students commence at 7.00pm. Open mornings: Parents are students are welcome to see the school working, please contact school reception to book a place. |
| Ivybridge Community College | mvincent@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk R Hutchinson 01752 691000 | Wednesday 19 September at 6.00pm. Tuesday 25 September at 6.00pm | Please refer to the college website for further information. |
| King Edward VI Community College | administration@kingedwardvi.devon.sch.uk Fay Crellen 01803 869200 | Open evening: 25 Sept 2018 6-8pm. Open mornings 27/28 Sept 2018 and 4/5 October 2018 (both Thursday/Friday) from 9-10:45am | Please ring ahead for open mornings so we have advance notice of numbers on day however parents can turn up on the day. |
| Kingsbridge Academy | evans.s@kingsbridgecollege.devon.sch.uk Sarah Evans 01548 852641 | Friday 28 September 09.30 – 11.00. Wednesday 3 October 09.30 – 11.00 | Open morning for prospective Year 7 parents. Please join us for a tour and information about our college. The morning will start at 09.30 and end at 11.30. |
| Newton Abbot College | info@nacollege.devon.sch.uk Steve Kocur Assistant Principal 01626 367335 | Open Evening: Wednesday 12 September 18.00 – 20.00 Open Morning: Thursday 13 September and Friday 14 September 09.00am | Evening: Parking available at front and rear of Exeter Road campus. Morning: Parking only available at rear of Exeter Road campus. |
| Okehampton College | ptyler@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk admissions@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk | Wednesday 26 September, 9.15 – 10.45, 11.30 – 13.00. Evening: 18.00 – 20.30 (Principal’s Presentation to parents at 18.30 and again at 19.30.) Thursday 27 September, 9.15 – 10.45 | |
Pilton Community College
| jelston@piltoncollege.org.uk Julia Elston 01271 349066 | Open Mornings: Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 September with a presentation by the Principal starting at 9.00am. Open Evening: Monday 17 September with presentations by the Principal at 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8pm | Bring your children along to our Open Evening and discover what Pilton Community College can offer them in the next stage of their school career. It’s an exciting time to be at Pilton Community College; our new Headteacher, Mr Hill and the staff would be delighted to show you what Pilton provides in both our subject areas and our extensive extra-curricular opportunities. There is also the chance to experence a normal school day during one of our Open Mornings. For details please contact Julia Elston on 01271 349066 or email admin@piltoncollege.org.uk or visit our website. |
| Queen Elizabeth’s | Mr Alastair Smith on 01363 775871, Barnfield Campus Reception | Open Days: Monday 24 September 2018 and Tuesday 25 September 2018 at 10.30am – 12.00pm or 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Open Evening: Tuesday 25 September 2018 at 6.00pm – 8.00pm | Open Days – Please join us at QE where students and staff will be pleased to offer you a guided tour. Visitors are welcome at any time between 10:30am-12:00pm or 1:30pm-3:00pm. Open Evening – The Barnfield Campus welcomes visitors between 6:00pm and 8:00pm where there will be activities for children and the opportunity for parents to talk to the staff and find out more about QE. Everyone is invited to the Principal’s Presentation in the main hall at either 6.15pm or 6.45pm. |
| Sidmouth College | Reception – 01395 514823 | Wednesday 26 September 2018. Morning 9.00am to 10.30am. Evening 5.00pm talk and 6.00pm talk | Open Morning – talk by the Principal at 9.00am and then a tour of the College. Open Evening – talks by the Principal at 5.00pm and 6.00pm. Both talks are followed by a tour of the College with various activities taking place in classrooms. |
| South Dartmoor Community College | ctaylor@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk Cathy Talor 01364 652230 | Open Mornings: Tuesday 25 September 9.15am, Wednesday 26 September 9.15am and Thursday 27 September 9.15am. Open Evening: Thursday 4 October 6.00 – 8.00pm | Open Mornings, talk from Principal and guided tours, Year 5 and 6 pupils. 25 Sept: Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Buckfast St Mary’s and any out of catchment school: 26 Sept: Blackpool, Ilsington, St Catherine’s and any out of catchment school; 27 Sept: Moretonhampstead, Bovey Tracey, Widecombe and any out of catchment school. 4 October: Open site, showcases and practical activities for parents and primary pupils. |
| South Molton Community College | Ruth Williams or Jayne Preston 01769 572129 | Wednesday 12 September – Tours at 9am, 10am, 11am and 12pm. Open Evening: 4.30pm – 7.00pm | We are a popular and well-respected school. Our ethos is one of actively supporting the success of the students in our care. We are committed to fostering the talents of every individual. the academic success of our students is very important to us and this goes hand in hand with nurturing talents in music, sports, art and performing arts. We place a huge influence on the values of self-discipline, good behaviour, team work, respect and co-operation. Our pastoral support and caring environment is second to none. Our ‘Open’ events allow you to judge our qualities for yourselves. Come and join us: you will be made most welcome. This year’s Open Day takes place on Wednesday 12 September. There will be tours of the school at 9.00am,, 10.00am,11.00am and 12.00pm. the Open Evening takes place on Wednesday 12 September, from 4.30pm to 7.00pm. Visit our website or call 01769 572129. |
| Steiner Academy Exeter | admissions@steineracademyexeter.org.uk Katie Young 01392 757371 | Whole school open day: Saturday 22 September, 10.00 – 13.00. Year 7 open morning: Friday 5 October, 10.00 – 12.00. Year 7 open evening with taster sessions: Thurs 12th Oct, 19.00-21.00 Reception open morning: Friday 9th November, 10.00 – 12.00 Reception open morning: Saturday 17 November, 10.00 – 12.00 Reception open morning: Friday 7 December, 10.00 – 12.00 Reception and Year 7 open morning: Friday 11 January 2018, 10.00 – 12.00 | |
St James School
| Dinah Lees: 01392 209922 ext. 300 djl@stjamesexeter.co.uk Katie Hindmarsh 01392 209922 ext.285 kmh@stjamesexeter.co.uk | Open Evening, Tuesday 18 September. Open Morning Tours, from Wednesday 19 September through to Friday 5 October. | There will be a talk by Mrs Grashoff, Headteacher, at 6pm and 7pm, with the rest of the time free for you to take a guided tour of the school to see different subject areas and to speak to teachers and students. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you around our fantastic school. These tours will be led by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. On each day there will be a tour from 9am-10am and one from 10am-11am. This is a chance to see St James School in action during the school day, and to ask any questions. To book a place on a tour please contact Dinah Lees or Katie Hindmarsh by phone or email. |
| St Luke’s Science and Sports College | Miss.Annunziata@st-lukes.devon.sch.uk Miss Claire Annunziata (Leadership Administrator) | Tours on Thursday 27 September at 9.20 and 11.40am. Open evening tour and presentation on Thursday 27 September from 6pm to 8.30pm. Catch-up tour on Tuesday 2 October at 9.30am. | |
| St Peter’s Church of England Aided School | mark.bennett@st-peters-exeter.devon.sch.uk nikki.budgett@spexe.org school@spexe.orgAndrew Hubbard/Rachel Gage 01392 204764 | Open day: Wednesday 19 September | |
| Tavistock College | Chantelle Cocker / Tristan Forster on 01822 614231 | Open Evening: Thursday 27 September 5.30 – 7.30pm. Open Mornings: 13 September, 27 September, 11 October. All at 9.15am. | |
| Teign School | chloe.bristol@educationsouthwest.org.uk Lucy Wagner 01626 366969 | Monday 17 September 9:15am Tuesday 18 September 9:15am Wednesday 19 September 9:15am Thursday 20 September 6-8pm | This event is for September 2019 intake. This is a great opportunity for Year 6 pupils and parents to see what Teign School can offer. Information will be provided about transportation, curriculum, school life and extra-curricular activities. Staff will be available to answer any questions. |
| Teignmouth Community School | debbie.lewis@teignmouth.devon.sch.uk Rob Willmott10626 774091 | Tuesday 25 September 6.00pm – 9.00pm | Parking is limited, we recommend that you do not come by car if possible. |
| The King’s School | Jo Paddison 01404 812982 | Open Evening is on Thursday 20 September from 6pm. Open Day is on Friday 21 September. | You are invited, with your child, to our Open Evening and/or Open Day to view various aspects of the school that will be on display throughout the site. If you decide that you would like to visit the school for our Open Evening a school prospectus, map and tour guides, if required, will be available outside the Dining Hall. Senior members of staff will be available throughout the evening to answer any queries that you may have. During Open Evening there will be talks from the Headteacher at 6pm, 6.30pm and 7pm in the Dining Hall. There will be the opportunity to wander round curriculum areas, see students at work and meet staff. On our Open Day there will be talks at 9.45 am, 11.15 am and 2.30 pm. These will be followed by tours of the school. Please telephone the school on 01404 812982 to put your name down for one of these daytime tours. Parking is not available on the school site so please look at the school website for further information. |
| The Park School | admin@parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk Suzanne Redmore – Deputy Head’s PA 01271 373131 | Open Evening: Thursday 20 September 5.45 – 8.15pm. Open Mornings x 4: Monday 24 to Thursday 27 September 9.10 – 11.10 each morning. | Open Evening: A chance to meet and hear from the Head Teacher and students, tour the school, see our facilities and meet our staff and students. The Head Teacher’s talk will take place at 6.15pm and again at 7.00pm. Open Mornings: A great opportunity to see Park in action. See a typical school day on a guided tour, with a chance to see lessons in action and ask/answer specific questions. |
| Tiverton High School | Tiverton High School admin@tiverton.devon.sch.uk Meg Hepworth – Head’s PA | Open Evening for parents of Year 6 children: Tuesday 2 October 6pm – 8pm. Open Mornings for Year 5 and Year 6 children and their parents: Wednesday 3 October and Friday 5 October 9.30am – 12.30pm. | |
| Uffculme School | Rosemary Alford 01884 840458 | Thursday 11 October, 6.00pm – 8.00pm | |
| West Exe School | sarah.aldridge@westexe.devon.scho.uk Sarah Aldridge or Tamsin Frances | Open Evening: Thursday 13 September 5pm – 8pm. Open Morning: Tuesday 18 September 9.30 – 11.30am – Alphington and Ide areas. Open Morning: Thursday 20 September 9.30 – 11.30am – St Thomas and Bowhill areas. Open Morning: Tuesday 25 September 9.30 – 11.30am – Redhills area. Open Morning: Thursday 27 September 9.30 – 11.30am – Montgomery area. Open Morning: Tuesday 2 October 9.30 – 11.30am – Exwick Heights area. Open Morning: Wednesday 3 October 9.30 – 11.30am – All areas. | Open Evening: Introductory talks at 5pm and 6.30pm. All students from primary schools and their parents/carers are invited, in particular Year 5 and Year 6. Anyone is welcome to attend any events advertised here. The areas are for guidance only. Parents are also welcome to contact us and arrange a tour at another time, should these dates/times not be convenient. |
Please note: for schools in neighbouring authorities, please see the following websites: