Kingsdown School vs Newton Abbot College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 175 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsdown School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,108 students
Newton Abbot College
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,108 students
| Measure | Kingsdown School Swindon, South West | Newton Abbot College Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 402 | #301 of 402 |
| National rank | #2591 of 4,090 | #2861 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,108 | 1,108 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,108 | 1,108 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 27.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.55 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Swindon | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsdownschool.co.uk | na-college.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsdown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 31.9).
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 Kingsdown School better than Newton Abbot College?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsdown School ranks higher (37.2 vs 31.9 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 Kingsdown School and Newton Abbot College?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsdown School: 1,108. Newton Abbot College: 1,108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsdown School and Newton Abbot College rank in South West?
Kingsdown School is 273rd of 402 and Newton Abbot College is 301st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).