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South Dartmoor
Community College

Admissions

We are delighted that you are considering South Dartmoor Community College for your child(dren).  

Admission Enquiries:  If you wish for your child(ren) to join our College or have any specific queries please contact the school directly:  01364 652230.

Admission Arrangements & TO APPLY FOR A PLACE

The admissions arrangements detailed on this webpage apply to South Dartmoor Community College.  The Trust Board of Westcountry School's Trust (WeST) is the Admissions Authority for our school, responsible for the admissions policies and decisions when there is an application for admission.  We have an admissions policy for each academic year.  Policies are written to comply with the School Admissions Code 2021 and the School Admissions Appeals Code 2022.  We take part in the normal round and the in-year co-ordinated admissions schemes of Devon County Council.

The Local Authority, Devon County Council is where you formally apply for a place:

This is at: www.devon.gov.uk/admissions   Email address: admissions@devon.gov.uk.  Enquiries/Transport:  0345 155 1019.

The closing date for the 'Normal Round' Year 7 intake is 31 October with places offered on 01 March prior to them starting in the following September.  Children who are admitted to a vacancy at any time after this point are called 'In-Year' Admissions.

The Appeals Process is detailed at https://www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/apply-for-a-school-place/school-appeals