Newton Abbot College vs South Devon UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 616 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Abbot College
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,108 students
South Devon UTC
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
184 students
| Measure | Newton Abbot College Newton Abbot, South West | South Devon UTC Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 402 | #389 of 402 |
| National rank | #2861 of 4,090 | #3875 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 1,108 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,108 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 30.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | 25.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.9% | 10.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 27.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 1.97 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | na-college.co.uk/ | southdevonutc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Abbot College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 13.1).
- •Newton Abbot College is the larger school with 1,108 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 Newton Abbot College better than South Devon UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Abbot College ranks higher (31.9 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 Newton Abbot College and South Devon UTC?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Newton Abbot and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Abbot College: 1,108. South Devon UTC: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Abbot College and South Devon UTC rank in South West?
Newton Abbot College is 301st of 402 and South Devon UTC is 389th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).