CHULMLEIGH College year 11 students enjoyed going along to their leavers’ ball on Thursday, June 18.

The class of 2026
The class of 2026 (Chulmleigh College)
Girls in formal evening dresses
Girls in formal evening dresses (Chulmleigh College)

Dressed in formal eveningwear, the class of 2026 pupils arrived at Country Ways near Umberleigh in a variety of impressive sports cars, vintage vehicles and even tractors.

These two turned up on dirt bikes
These two turned up on dirt bikes (Chulmleigh College)
Posing with a Ford Mustang
Posing with a Ford Mustang (Chulmleigh College)

The school praised the cohort, who have just completed their GCSE exams, describing them as “incredible” and wishing them “every success as they prepare for the next stage of their journey”.

Cool customers
Cool customers (Chulmleigh College)
These two had a police escort
This pair had a police escort (Chulmleigh College)

“It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils, staff and families to celebrate the hard work, determination and resilience that have characterised this exceptional year group,” a spokesperson for Chulmleigh College said.

In the back of an Aston Martin
In the back of an Aston Martin (Chulmleigh College)
A VW camper van was their ride to the event
A VW camper van was their ride to the event (Chulmleigh College)

“The evening was filled with laughter, friendship and plenty of unforgettable moments, with everyone looking absolutely fantastic.”

Students heading into the venue
Students heading into the venue (Chulmleigh College)
A group of friends heading inside
A group of friends looking forward to the evening (Chulmleigh College)
Enjoying the evening at Country Ways
Enjoying the ball at Country Ways (Chulmleigh College)