Newton Abbot College
Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NF · Devon · secondary school
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29th of 40 secondary schools in Devon we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.4/10 against 878 of them, against 3.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.6 · 31 | 46% | 1.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.2 · 35 | 38% | 1.34 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.9 · 44 | 15% | 0.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newton Abbot College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Ten Tors, and music groups including flute, brass, violin, piano, voice, guitar, and drums.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,108 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,205. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Newton Abbot College
Overview
Newton Abbot College is described as a school where pupils are "well prepared for their adult lives" and feel safe within a "calm" environment. The report highlights that recent curriculum reviews and high expectations for conduct have raised outcomes, with staff and pupils appreciating the "clarity and fairness" of behaviour systems.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with staff well-trained to check understanding, ensuring pupils "generally recall their learning well over time."
- The school is "inclusive," quickly identifying needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring disadvantaged pupils "learn as well as their peers."
- Attendance has improved due to "timely and appropriate support," resulting in a "reduction in persistent absence."
- Pupils demonstrate confidence in "fundamental British values" and understand the importance of "tolerance and respect," with bullying "never tolerated."
- Extra-curricular activities, such as the ‘train club’ and school productions, help pupils "develop their talents" and interests.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils lack regular opportunities to discuss learning with others, which "hinders their ability to debate issues or deepen their understanding." The school should embed strategies to develop "oracy skills."
- Recent changes to improve provision require "further embedding." The school must ensure plans are "implemented, monitored and reviewed" to assure leaders they are having the "desired impact."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.4 |
| 2024/25 | 40.5 |
| 2025/26 | 44.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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