The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 25.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
25.7
18.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
11%
31.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: 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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 42 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 34 days per year on average — over a month of school.
47% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 32%
- FSM
- 35.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Plumb
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is South Devon UTC's Ofsted rating?
South Devon UTC was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Devon UTC?
South Devon UTC currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Devon UTC take?
South Devon UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Devon UTC?
South Devon UTC is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Devon UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, South Devon UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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