Coombeshead Academy vs South Devon UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 960 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coombeshead Academy
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
870 students
South Devon UTC
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
184 students
| Measure | Coombeshead Academy Newton Abbot, South West | South Devon UTC Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #196 of 402 | #389 of 402 |
| National rank | #1992 of 4,090 | #3875 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 870 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 870 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 30.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 25.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.4% | 10.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | 27.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 1.97 |
| A level points per entry | 24.0 | – |
| town | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk | southdevonutc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Coombeshead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 13.1).
- •Coombeshead Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 184.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coombeshead Academy better than South Devon UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Coombeshead Academy ranks higher (49.4 vs 13.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coombeshead Academy and South Devon UTC?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombeshead Academy: 870. South Devon UTC: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombeshead Academy and South Devon UTC rank in South West?
Coombeshead Academy is 196th of 402 and South Devon UTC is 389th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).