South Devon UTC
| Type | Secondary / University technical college |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2QA |
| Phone | 01626240201 |
| Reference Number | 141749 |
South Devon UTC performs overall at an expected standard, showcasing notable strengths in safeguarding, leadership, and inclusive practices, particularly for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school successfully caters to a unique cohort of students who often face significant educational barriers, helping them acquire important vocational skills while fostering a supportive environment. Despite challenges with historically low attendance rates and underwhelming academic outcomes relative to national averages, the school is making strides in improving these aspects, with effective interventions for attendance and behavior noted in the report.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.1%
Girls: 39.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 40 | 34 | 74 |
| 11 | 39 | 28 | 67 |
| 12 | 25 | 6 | 31 |
| 13 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 05 Oct 2021 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding practices that promote a safe learning environment.
- Effective individualized support for students with special educational needs.
- Leaders have a clear vision and commitment to improving student outcomes.
- Pupils develop employability skills through meaningful work experience opportunities.
- Positive relationships foster a caring and motivating school culture.
Areas for Improvement
- Published outcomes in examinations do not reflect the progress made by pupils.
- Pupil attendance rates remain below the national average.
- Cultural experiences and opportunities for personal development are limited.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Osborne Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2DJ |
0.18 miles |
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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU |
0.18 miles |
|
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Union Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JX |
0.31 miles |
|
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1TX |
0.53 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Coombeshead Road, Highweek, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT |
0.7 miles |
|
Haytor View Community Primary School
Queensway, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4BD |
0.89 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3BQ |
0.96 miles |
|
Decoy Primary School
Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1DH |
1.06 miles |
|
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Ogwell Mill Road, Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PR |
1.12 miles |
|
Canada Hill Community Primary School
Abbotsridge Drive, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6YS |
1.29 miles |
|
Kingsteignton School
Heron Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3QY |
1.4 miles |
|
Rydon Primary School
Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP |
1.5 miles |
|
Abbotskerswell Primary School
Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5NS |
1.75 miles |
|
Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Coffinswell Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5HN |
2.62 miles |
|
Bishopsteignton School
Cockhaven Close, Bishopsteington, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9RJ |
2.9 miles |
|
Denbury Primary School
West Street, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6DP |
3.06 miles |
|
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
MUSKET ROAD, HEATHFIELD, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ12 6SB |
3.26 miles |
|
Stokeinteignhead School
Stoke Road, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4QE |
3.39 miles |
|
Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JB |
3.47 miles |
|
Ipplepen Primary School
Biltor Road, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5QL |
3.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF |
0.38 miles |
|
Coombeshead Academy
Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT |
0.6 miles |
|
Fieldstone School
College House, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1NH |
0.72 miles |
|
Glendinning Academy
Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD |
0.87 miles |
|
Teign School
Chudleigh Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3JG |
1.37 miles |
|
Stover School
Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG |
2.19 miles |
|
Phoenix Bay School
The Pavillion, 3 Seale Hayne, Newton Abbot, Torquay, TQ12 6NQ |
2.36 miles |
|
The Greater Horseshoe School
Little Bovey Lane, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6RH |
3.67 miles |
|
Mayfield School
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH |
4.37 miles |
|
Combe Pafford School
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL |
4.39 miles |
|
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
4.52 miles |
|
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY |
4.54 miles |
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Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU |
4.65 miles |
|
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN |
4.71 miles |
|
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ |
4.77 miles |
|
Trinity School
|
4.87 miles |