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Glendinning Academy

Free schools special · Newton Abbot · TQ12 4HD

Ages 7–19 · 131 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

13.3

Overall absence

10.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-07-03

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.72
−20+2
Attainment 813.3
English & maths grade 5+8%
English & maths grade 4+8%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 1.3

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
100.0
Avg scaled score — maths
92.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.6%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
7.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.4%
Enrolments in measure
137

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill109%

131 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
131
Boys / girls
99 / 32
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
131 / 120 (109%)
Free school meals
51.1%
FSM pupils
67
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 7–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
WAVE Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sam Gilronan

Location

Address
Sandringham Road
Postcode
TQ12 4HD
Town
Newton Abbot
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Constituency
Newton Abbot
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 7–19, in Newton Abbot, Devon, 131 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 51.1%.

Open schools in Newton Abbot
36
Academies among open schools in Newton Abbot
50% (18)
Open schools in TQ12
28
Open schools in Devon LA
428

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM27.4%
    • Demand1.00

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    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM24.4%
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    • Absence5.7%
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    • Att829.6
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  • Newton Abbot College

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    Academy converter · Secondary

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    • Att842.4
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    • EM5+37%
    • Absence11.3%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sam Gilronan
Telephone
01626305220
Website
www.wavemat.org

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