SchoolScoresSouth Devon UTC
University technical college · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA
01626 240201 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 29 April 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Devon comparisons use the 5 of its 43 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 43% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 60% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 71% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 65% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 75% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 56% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 85% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 55% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 92% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 39% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 70% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 63% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Devon figures pool parents at the Devon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
11% — 36 points below the Devon average, and 35 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 11% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 25.7 | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
42 pupils in this year group.
81% — 11 points below the Devon average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 81% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 43% | 23% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 56% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 7% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 81% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | – | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | – | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 34.5 | 35 |
"Not published": No pupils were entered.
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | Not published |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
22 students in this year group.
68% — 12 points below the Devon average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 68% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 18% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 32% | 41% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 75% | 68% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
15 students in this year group.
13% — 38 points below the Devon average, and 47 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 13% | 51% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 7% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 19% | 13% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.5% | 22.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 100% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 4.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 100% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 67.4% | 15.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 5.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 0% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0% | 9.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 0% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 51.0% | 26.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 62.7 | 36.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 1.04% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 39% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 21% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 14.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Newton Abbot College 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Coombeshead Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Teign School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stover School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 17% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is South Devon UTC's Ofsted rating?
South Devon UTC was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did South Devon UTC do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 11% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 35 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend South Devon UTC?
90% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend South Devon UTC to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141749.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.