Compare Coombeshead Academy and South Devon UTC and Teign School
Comparison of secondary schools: Coombeshead Academy (Secondary) in Newton Abbot; South Devon UTC (Secondary) in Newton Abbot; Teign School (Secondary) in Newton Abbot — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Coombeshead Academy, South Devon UTC and Teign School. 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.
| Attribute |
Coombeshead Academy
TQ12 1PT
|
South Devon UTC
TQ12 2QA
|
Teign School
TQ12 3JG
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • University technical college | Secondary • Academy converter |
| Location |
Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1PT |
Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2QA |
Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3JG |
| Latest Ofsted | 2 26 Apr 2023 | 2 15 Nov 2021 | 2 20 Nov 2022 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1440 | 600 | 1353 |
| 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 | southdevonutc.org.uk | www.teignschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01626201800 | 01626240201 | 01626366969 |
| 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
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
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
Map of compared schools
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.