Kingsteignton School vs South Devon UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsteignton School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
232 students
South Devon UTC
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
184 students
| Measure | Kingsteignton School Newton Abbot, South West | South Devon UTC Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #910 of 1,695 | #389 of 402 |
| National rank | #8452 of 15,697 | #3875 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 232 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 30.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 25.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 10.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 27.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsteigntonschool.org | southdevonutc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsteignton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 13.1).
- •Kingsteignton School is the larger school with 232 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 Kingsteignton School better than South Devon UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsteignton School ranks higher (47.9 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 Kingsteignton School and South Devon UTC?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsteignton School: 232. South Devon UTC: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsteignton School and South Devon UTC rank in South West?
Kingsteignton School is 910th of 1,695 and South Devon UTC is 389th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).