South Molton Community College — Secondary School in South Molton

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South Molton Community College

South Molton, EX36 4LA

662 Pupils

750 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

18.90% FSM %

326 Boys

336 Girls

About South Molton Community College

South Molton Community College is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Devon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 662 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Rachel Harper.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Devon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Devon
Region	South West
Administrative District	North Devon
Parliamentary Constituency	North Devon
Ward	South Molton
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	South Molton Co-operative Learning Trust
UKPRN	10008500
URN	113512
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Sue Madgwick	Chair of Governors	16/10/2022	15/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Alexander	Governor	03/11/2023	02/11/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Richard Carder	Governor	17/09/2023	16/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Harper	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Smith	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Tony Strickland	Governor	07/11/2023	06/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Arthur Symons	Governor	22/03/2024	21/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Nathalie Wicks	Governor	02/10/2023	01/10/2027	Elected by school staff