Best 3 Secondary schools in Teignbridge – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Coombeshead Academy (Secondary) in Newton Abbot; Teign School (Secondary) in Newton Abbot; South Devon UTC (Secondary) in Newton Abbot — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Coombeshead Academy, Teign School and South Devon UTC. They are secondary phase and academy converter and university technical college type located around Newton Abbot, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Coombeshead Academy), published Apr 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Coombeshead Academy (Apr 2023). average roll around ≈ 700, combined total ≈ 2,150, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–35–40%; all within the Education South West trust.

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Attribute	Coombeshead Academy TQ12 1PT	Teign School TQ12 3JG	South Devon UTC TQ12 2QA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • University technical college
Location	Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1PT	Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3JG	Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2QA
Latest Ofsted	2 26 Apr 2023	2 20 Nov 2022	2 15 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1440	1353	600
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Education South West	Education South West	Education South West
Website	www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk	www.teignschool.org.uk	southdevonutc.org.uk
Telephone	01626201800	01626366969	01626240201
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Coombeshead Academy

TQ12 1PT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 1PT
Ofsted: 2 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Education South West
Website: www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01626201800

Teign School

TQ12 3JG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 3JG
Ofsted: 2 20 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Education South West
Website: www.teignschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01626366969

South Devon UTC

TQ12 2QA

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 2QA
Ofsted: 2 15 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Education South West
Website: southdevonutc.org.uk
Telephone: 01626240201

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.