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Newton Abbot College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Amy Grashoff

corporate_fareIVY EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNewton Abbot, TQ12 2NF

language Visit Website phone 1626367335

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,327

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Attainment 8

40.5

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GCSE Rank

#33 in Devon

#2,472 of 3,216 nationally

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Newton Abbot College is a Academy converter secondary school in Newton Abbot, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Newton Abbot College is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,212 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5, placing the school #33 in Devon and #2,472 of 3,216 nationally. 27.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 33.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 5.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.2 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 13.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

27.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.0%

Entering EBacc81.30%

EBacc APS3.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73.90%

EBacc APS3.98

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.20

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.05

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.93

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.07

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.1%

Achieving A*–A5.2%

Achieving A*–B33.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate82.8%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate84.80%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate93.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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25 April 2019

Inspection Report

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17 May 2018

Inspection Report

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27 February 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-04-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-05-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-02-27

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

12.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.3%(64 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,212 pupils. During this period, there were 151 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,212	151	12.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,224	180	14.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,278	189	14.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,283	209	16.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,294	239	18.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,322	298	22.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,327	230	17.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,330	308	23.2%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,329	92	6.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,337	62	4.6%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,341	47	3.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,317	49	3.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,332	16	1.2%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,340	38	2.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,257	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,257	31	2.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,266	35	2.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,116	19	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,129	23	2.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,136	22	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,038	27	2.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,051	7	0.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,066	19	1.8%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	981	15	1.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	987	14	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	996	9	0.9%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 111 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 74 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 60 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

68.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree36%

disagree19%

strongly disagree16%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree38%

disagree24%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree19%

agree28%

disagree21%

strongly disagree18%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes40%

no60%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree16%

agree22%

disagree20%

strongly disagree38%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree43%

disagree15%

strongly disagree12%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree47%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree53%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree37%

disagree15%

strongly disagree17%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes64%

no36%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Devon

Colyton Grammar School

Chulmleigh Community College

Ivybridge Community College

Braunton Academy

St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Uffculme School