Sidmouth College

Sidmouth Scouts Selected for 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland

Two Sidmouth College students have been selected to represent Devon Scouts at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Poland.

Grace and Lucy completed a challenging selection weekend at Watcombe over half term and have earned a place in the UK contingent. The pair will join a unit of 36 Scouts from across the county and begin training together in preparation for the international...

From Sidmouth to the Palace: Young People Honoured with Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Sidmouth College is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of two former students, Fern and Jacob, who were invited to Buckingham Palace this month to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Having completed their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards during their time at Sidmouth College, Fern and Jacob exemplify the resilience, commitment, and adventurous spirit at the heart...

From Classroom to Community: Sidmouth Students’ Artwork Takes Center Stage in CODEX Project

Students from Sidmouth College , are showcasing their creativity and expressing their voices in a unique new art initiative, the CODEX Project .

In collaboration with Sidmouth School of Art, this exciting venture has allowed students to explore a range of traditional and digital art techniques, creating stunning works that focus on identity and wellbeing. Their art is now on display...

Richard Foord MP Hears from Sidmouth Students about Hunting, Potholes and Education Funding

Sidmouth College , part of the Ted Wragg Trust family of schools, welcomed Richard Foord, MP for the Honiton and Sidmouth constituency, for a visit this month.

Mr Foord attended one of the meetings of the Sidmouth College Student Leadership Team. The students asked him an array of interesting and probing questions, the topics included proposed changes to Inheritance Tax, trail...

The Eyeball Cometh ... and with it the Royal Eye Infirmary

Staff pushed a giant inflatable eyeball from Mutley to Derriford yesterday, to mark the move of the REI.

Sporting T-shirts which read "Let's get the RE(eyeball) rolling", the staff from the eye hospital joined colleagues from the planning department and others to carry the giant white and blue eyeball the 3-plus miles from one site to another.

The team were hooted, tooted...

New Headteacher Takes the Helm at Sidmouth College

Sidmouth College has welcomed a new headteacher this academic year. Mr Alex Evans took up the post at the beginning of September, succeeding Lisa Whitworth, who has led the school as Interim Headteacher over the past year.

Mr Evans joins the college from St Luke’s Church of England School in Exeter, which is one of the top-performing schools in Devon for student progress. He spent...

Making Waves! Sidmouth Students Dive into Coastal Fun for 'Love Your Beach Day'

This term a group of adventurous Year 7 students from Sidmouth College took learning beyond the classroom and down to the coastline as they took part in the Love Your Beach Day, a celebration of environmental stewardship and seaside skills, organised by Shoreside and the Devon School Games.

The action-packed day saw students take part in sea swimming, surf lifesaving techniques, a...

Empowering Girls: Sidmouth College Teams Up with Local Women to Inspire the Next Generation

Students from Sidmouth College have started taking part in Empowering Girls mentoring sessions this term. A selection of Year 9 girls are working with inspirational local women who have volunteered their time for six weeks to support the school’s developing Careers Programme.

The aim is to have the programme running throughout the year so that as many girls as possible can take part...