Teign School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 3JG · Devon · secondary school
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19th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 921 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.5/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.2 · 60 | 30% | 1.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.43 · 19 | 25% | 0.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.5 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Teign School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022-11. In 2024/25, 39.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.43 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 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Your Future Story and Running Club, participate in athletics, badminton, BMX, cheerleading, cricket, fencing, football and gymnastics, and attend Ten Tors.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,111 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,353. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Teign School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils are happy and safe” and enjoy “positive and respectful relationships” with staff and peers. Leaders have established a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that includes meaningful opportunities for pupil leadership and personal development, resulting in a “strong culture of safeguarding.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning” and take pride in their work, with leaders placing “the principle of respect at the heart of the school.”
- Teachers possess “expert knowledge” in their subjects, promoting valuable discussion and helping pupils learn subject-specific vocabulary.
- The school offers a “coherent personal development programme” that helps pupils understand healthy relationships and promotes good mental and physical health.
- Sixth-form students receive “effective careers advice” and are “well prepared for the next stage of education, employment or training.”
- Staff report that leaders are “considerate of their workload and well-being,” providing effective professional development and support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that “effective assessment is used consistently” so that teachers check pupils’ understanding sufficiently and pupils embed knowledge more fluently.
- Leaders must ensure that an “effective early reading curriculum is implemented,” as the current programme is not helping pupils in the early stages of reading develop fluency and accuracy as quickly as intended.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders identify pupils needing support, make timely referrals, and “work tenaciously to secure the help that children need.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.6 |
| 2024/25 | 44.7 |
| 2025/26 | 48.5 |
| 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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