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 six years there as part of the senior leadership team. Both schools are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, a growing family of schools across Devon dedicated to transforming the lives of young people. 

Staff and students have already begun to get to know their new Headteacher and parents will have the opportunity to meet Mr Evans this half term on two separate evenings.

Mr Evans is taking the helm of the college at a particularly exciting and positive time. This year’s A-Level students achieved the strongest set of results seen in recent years, with a clear rise in average grades that reflects the excellent progress being made across the school.

At GCSE, results were equally impressive. There was a remarkable 10% increase in the number of students achieving a good pass (grade 5 or above) in both English and Maths. This success means Sidmouth College is now performing above the national average for both grade 4+ and grade 5+ outcomes, based on the 2024 figures.

At Sidmouth College, every learner is supported to believe in themselves and succeed in fulfilling their potential, inspired to lead happy, healthy and successful lives in a rapidly changing world. Through inspirational teaching, a high-quality and relevant curriculum, and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, students achieve outstanding outcomes and develop the skills they need for the future. 

Alex Evans, Headteacher at Sidmouth College said:

“I am delighted to join the Sidmouth College community. From my very first visit, I was struck by the warmth of the staff, the care shown to students, and the strong sense of belonging here. Sidmouth has an excellent reputation, and the brilliant results achieved by students this summer are a real testament to their hard work and the dedication of staff. I am excited to work with students, staff, and families to build on these successes and ensure every young person achieves their potential."

Chair of Governors at Sidmouth College, Ann Denner, said:

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Alex to Sidmouth College, he brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in improving the quality of education for students. We are looking forward to working with Alex and the amazing team of staff at the college as they continue to ensure our students thrive and succeed.”