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South Devon UTC

University technical college · Newton Abbot · TQ12 2QA

Ages 14–19 · 184 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

29.6

Overall absence

18.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.29
−20+2
Attainment 829.6
English & maths grade 5+18%
English & maths grade 4+34%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 2.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence18.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)56.6%
Unauthorised8.3%
Authorised absence
10.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
12.4%
Enrolments in measure
145

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 fill31%

184 pupils · 600 places

Pupils on roll
184
Boys / girls
112 / 72
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
184 / 600 (31%)
Free school meals
38.3%
FSM pupils
51
Gender
Mixed
School type
University technical college

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
Academy trust
EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
Sponsor
Education South West
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Plumb

Location

Address
Kingsteignton Road
Postcode
TQ12 2QA
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 university technical college (secondary), Ages 14–19, in Newton Abbot, Devon, 184 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 38.3%.

Open schools in Newton Abbot
36
Secondary schools in Newton Abbot
4
Academies among open schools in Newton Abbot
50% (18)
Open schools in TQ12
28
Secondary in TQ12
4
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Secondary in Devon LA
38

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in Newton AbbotNear TQ12

  • Newton Abbot College

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newton Abbot · TQ12 2NF · Devon

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.4
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence11.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • Coombeshead Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newton Abbot · TQ12 1PT · Devon

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.8
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence10.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • Teign School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newton Abbot · TQ12 3JG · Devon

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.6
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence10.0%

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Claire Plumb
Telephone
01626240201
Website
https://southdevonutc.org.uk

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