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Newton Abbot College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,280 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2024.
This school is a member of Ivy Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road and Dawlish College.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attendance.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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