South Devon UTC, Newton Abbot
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
South Devon UTC excels at supporting pupils who have experienced disrupted education and those with significant additional needs. The school's specialist pathways in engineering, health, and digital technology give pupils real workplace experience and strong preparation for employment. Staff build trusting relationships with pupils and help them overcome barriers, resulting in improved attendance and positive behaviour.
Key Strengths
- Effective support for pupils with complex needs and those facing significant barriers to learning
- Strong industry-relevant specialist pathways that prepare pupils for employment
- Caring culture where pupils feel known as individuals and behave well
- Effective work experience and employer engagement, including links with NHS and manufacturing
- Tailored careers advice and guidance helping pupils make informed decisions about next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' cultural experiences and opportunities to develop talents and interests need strengthening
- Published attendance data remains lower than national average despite improvements made
- Published achievement data at key stage 4 does not reflect pupils' actual progress due to unique cohort
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Work experience in engineering and medical equipment manufacturing, work placements in hospital wards, mentoring younger pupils, leadership opportunities, Christmas food service, visits from employers including military and NHS
South Devon UTC serves a unique cohort of pupils, many with previous educational disruption and exceptionally high levels of special educational needs. The school effectively reduces barriers to learning and prepares pupils well for careers in engineering, health, and digital technologies.
At a Glance
38.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.2
Avg class size
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
31%
Available places
184 pupils
600 capacity
416 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newton Abbot
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newton Abbot
Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
8,027
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Secondary admissions across Devon (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
18.00753%
Overall absence
51.02041%
Persistent absence
147
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
South Devon UTC
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Haytor View Community Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Decoy Primary School
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Canada Hill Community Primary School
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