South Molton Community College
Contact details for the school

School Name: South Molton Community College
Address: Old Alswear Road
Town/City: South Molton
County: Devon
Postcode: EX36 4LA
Telephone Number: 01769 572129
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: South Molton Co-Operative Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Rachel Harper
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 656 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22%

Location and administration

URN: 113512
DfE Number: 878/4057
UKPRN: 10008500
UPRN: 100041039102
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: South Molton (E05012435)

Easting & Northing: 271441E, 125293N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 0' 47.69" N 3° 50' 2.04" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2578+7C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. South Molton United CofE Primary School (0.5km)
  2. South Molton Community Primary School (1.0km)
  3. Bishops Nympton Primary School (4.7km)
  4. North Molton Primary School (4.7km)
Governors

  • Mr Steven Alexander - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 November 2027.
  • Mr Stuart Hancock - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Rachel Harper - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Carradean Hopley - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2028.
  • Ms Sian Jenkins - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sue Madgwick - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mr Adam Scott-Brown - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mrs Jacqui Sheehan - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Nick Smith - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Tony Strickland - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
  • Miss Nathalie Wicks - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2027.