Newton Abbot College

A not judged academy converter school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Newton Abbot College.

Newton Abbot, TQ122NF Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.2%
Continue in education or training
18.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
12 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Old Exeter Road
Newton Abbot, TQ122NF
Phone
1626367335
Website
na-college.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137124
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NF
Website
https://na-college.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
IVY EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,205 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,283
Free School Meals
22.9% (294 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (67 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
26.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
15.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
22%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
101 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
15.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
30.2 (+10.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
160
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,283 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Perseverance Hard work Achievement Kindness Respect Pride Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Our Headteacher’s welcome emphasizes a mission to inspire, support and challenge every individual to be better than they dreamt they could be, with a focus on traditional values, high expectations, high-quality teaching, and exceptional pastoral care. The college aims to be inclusive and comprehensive, broadening horizons and improving life chances, and invites involvement from the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

LGBTQ+ Pride Club Art Club Dance Club (Junior & Senior) The Collective (Invite-only band)

Sports

Duke of Edinburgh & Ten Tors participation (outdoor/expedition activities) Sports award events participation

Curriculum Highlights

A seven-year knowledge-rich curriculum that is cohesive, cumulative and highly sequenced. Vertical progression from Year 7 to Year 13 built on prior learning. Balanced, rigorous, coherent, and scaffolded learning with inclusive practices. Broad GCSE and vocational options to personalise the curriculum. Religious Education, Relationships & Sex Education, PSHE and SMSC delivered across Years 7–11 and 12–13. Extensive enrichment calendar complementing classroom learning. CEIAG framework aligned with CDI, Gatsby benchmarks and Investors in Careers; work with local employers and universities.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by Devon County Council; Newton Abbot College cannot guarantee a place and may operate a waiting list. In-year admissions are handled by Devon County Council. Transport may be available for eligible residents. The college’s admissions policy is available to view on the policies page and related public consultations for 2027-28.

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