The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- IVY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amy Grashoff (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 313m away
Coombeshead Academy
Secondary · 371m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 526m away
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 542m away
Fieldstone School
Independent · 550m away
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Primary · 670m away
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Primary · 869m away
Bishop Dunstan School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Newton Abbot College a selective school?
No. Newton Abbot College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Newton Abbot College's Ofsted rating?
Newton Abbot College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newton Abbot College?
Newton Abbot College currently has 1,212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newton Abbot College take?
Newton Abbot College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Newton Abbot College?
Newton Abbot College is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NF, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newton Abbot College have a sixth form?
Yes, Newton Abbot College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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