How many pupils does Glendinning Academy have?

Glendinning Academy has 130 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Glendinning Academy's Ofsted rating?

Glendinning Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

How does Glendinning Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Glendinning Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.4 in 2025/26.

How does Glendinning Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Glendinning Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Glendinning Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Glendinning Academy is part of WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Glendinning Academy?

Glendinning Academy is located at Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD.

Glendinning Academy

Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD

Good

Inspected 3 July 2023

Good

Ofsted

28.4

Attainment 8

7–19

Ages

130

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Glendinning Academy

Glendinning Academy is a free school special in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 7–19. It has 130 pupils on roll. It is part of WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 7–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 130 / 120 (108%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 July 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51.1%

Free school meals

0.8%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

9.7%

Overall absence

26.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.58

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

7.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

26.79

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +7.7 vs 2023/24

£55,447

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£10,892 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£21,623

Spend per pupil

£27,808

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD
Phone: 01626305220
Head Teacher: Sam Gilronan
Website: www.wavemat.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Glendinning Academy?: Glendinning Academy is a free school special in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 7–19.
How many pupils does Glendinning Academy have?: Glendinning Academy has 130 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Glendinning Academy's Ofsted rating?: Glendinning Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).
How does Glendinning Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Glendinning Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.4 in 2025/26.
How does Glendinning Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Glendinning Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Glendinning Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Glendinning Academy is part of WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Glendinning Academy?: Glendinning Academy is located at Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD.