The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 130
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sam Gilronan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaytor View Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Decoy Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bishop Dunstan School
Independent · 1.8km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Newton Abbot College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Glendinning Academy a selective school?
No. Glendinning Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Glendinning Academy's Ofsted rating?
Glendinning Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glendinning Academy?
Glendinning Academy currently has 130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glendinning Academy take?
Glendinning Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Glendinning Academy?
Glendinning Academy is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 4HD, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glendinning Academy have a sixth form?
No, Glendinning Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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