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Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.7 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,212
Capacity
1,205
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its EBacc entry rate of 81%, which is above the national average. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.5 indicates room for improvement, 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is a positive sign for foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community, though there may be areas for further engagement and improvement.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (111 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
81%
School has high expectations
77%
My child feels safe
75%
Progress is communicated
70%
My child is happy
69%
My child makes good progress
69%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School supports development
64%
School keeps me informed
62%
Behaviour is good
59%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.53351, -3.61454 · TQ12 2NF
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Abbot College rated by Ofsted?
Newton Abbot College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Newton Abbot College a good school?
Newton Abbot College scores 17.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Newton Abbot College?
Based on 111 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newton Abbot College receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Newton Abbot College in GCSEs?
Newton Abbot College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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