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Newton Abbot College

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Newton Abbot College

Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

40.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.3%
Basics 9-5
27.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

40.5

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.846.4
2023/2442.446.4
2024/2540.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.200.00
2023/24-0.200.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
81.3%
EBacc APS
3.71
EBacc 9-5
12.5%
EBacc 9-4
26.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.65
A*-A Grades
5.2%
A*-B Grades
33.3%
AAB+ %
4.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 69 students entered

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About Newton Abbot College

Newton Abbot College is a secondary school in Newton Abbot, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 111 responses), 65% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. The school has around 1,212 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NF | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Newton Abbot College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Newton Abbot College

What is Newton Abbot College's Ofsted rating?
Newton Abbot College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Newton Abbot College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 111 responses): 65% of parents would recommend Newton Abbot College.
What are Newton Abbot College's latest exam results?
Newton Abbot College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Newton Abbot College located?
Newton Abbot College is a secondary school in Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12 2NF).
How many pupils attend Newton Abbot College?
Newton Abbot College has around 1,212 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Newton Abbot College with other schools?
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