How many pupils does Newton Abbot College have?

Newton Abbot College has 1,212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Newton Abbot College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Newton Abbot College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 in 2025/26.

Is Newton Abbot College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Newton Abbot College is part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Newton Abbot College?

Newton Abbot College is located at Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF.

Newton Abbot College

Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF

Not rated

Inspected 12 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

44.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,212

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Newton Abbot College

Newton Abbot College is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,212 pupils on roll. It is part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 (2025/26). 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,212 / 1,205 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

25.2%

Free school meals

4.3%

EAL

5.5%

SEN support

18.1%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.9

Attainment 8

194 pupils

37.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

64.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

22 students

4.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

48%

To higher education

10%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.9%

Overall absence

28.4%

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.

80.42

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

15.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

15.42

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

£48,148

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,690 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

10.9

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,299

Spend per pupil

£7,925

Income per pupil

61%

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: Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF
Phone: 01626367335
Principal: Amy Grashoff
Website: https://na-college.co.uk/

Academy Trust

IVY EDUCATION TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teacher

Teacher of Design and Technology

PermanentFull time£32,916 - £51,048 (FTE) · · Full-time - 32.5 hours per week. MPS / UPS

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

Pastoral & welfare

Attendance Officer

PermanentPart time£27,709 - £29,542 (FTE) · · Actual starting salary £26,428 pa. 40 hours per week (8:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday with a 30-minute unpaid break. Start / finish time could be flexible as long as core hours are covered.)

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

Admin / HR

Patroller

PermanentPart time£5,675 · · 11.25 hours per week worked Monday – Wednesday inclusive 10:00am-2:15pm with a 30 minute unpaid break for lunch (Actual starting salary £5,675 pa plus holiday pay)

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

Teaching Assistant

Learning Coach

PermanentPart time£17,187 · · 31 hours 40 minutes per week* Mon - Fri 08:15 – 15:05, (with a 30-minute unpaid break), *In addition to these hours you also be required to attend a meeting every half term on a Tuesday from 15:15 – 16:15 (6 meetings per year). Payment for this time will be included in your annual pay. Scale 3 Point 6-7. Full time equivalent: £26,847 - £27,274 pa (Actual starting salary £17,187 pa plus holiday pay)

Closes 10 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newton Abbot College?: Newton Abbot College is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Newton Abbot College have?: Newton Abbot College has 1,212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Newton Abbot College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Newton Abbot College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 in 2025/26.
Is Newton Abbot College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Newton Abbot College is part of IVY EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Newton Abbot College?: Newton Abbot College is located at Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF.

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