Honiton Community College
The school held 'specialist' status in science from 2005 until the specialist schools programme ended in 2010.
Reputation and external recognition
As of the latest inspection on 17 March 2016, the school is considered to have an overall effectiveness of 'good' by Ofsted.
Campus and buildings
Parts of the College's physical estate date back to its founding in the late 1930s, and the school has faced a legacy of poor construction for much of its history. In 1993, former Principal Norman Tyson described it as 'hut city', and the college was then believed to have had the highest number of temporary classrooms in Devon.
Recent capital investment of ~£5 million between 2011 and 2018 has significantly improved the school's infrastructure and facilities, with the introduction of a number of purpose-built facilities, including an AV suite, dance studio, gym, sports hall, and sixth form common area as well as a total refurbishment of English and the old Science block.
Student activities
In September 2010, the school launched a student-led local radio station as 'Radio HCC' on 87.7FM. Students at the school also maintain a YouTube channel.
Principals
- Alex Kirkbride (2022 – 2024)
- Glenn Smith (2009 - 2022)
- Norman Tyson (1993 - 2009)
- Derek Yates (left in 1993)
Notable former students
- Douglas Fordyce — acrobatic gymnast
- Nathan Hannay - rugby union player
- Aaron Jarvis — international rugby union player
- David Lye — English cricketer
- Maurice Setters — English football player and manager
- Charlie Wright — rugby union player