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Newton Abbot College

Newton Abbot College, Newton Abbot
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Newton Abbot College

Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NF

A Good-rated secondary school in Newton Abbot.

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Pupils
1,212
Ages
11-18
FSM
25.1%
Attainment 8
40.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Newton Abbot College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Devon.