Newton Abbot College — Secondary School in Newton Abbot

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Newton Abbot College

Newton Abbot, TQ12 2NF

1,212 Pupils

1,205 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

25.10% FSM %

652 Boys

560 Girls

About Newton Abbot College

Newton Abbot College is a mixed-gender Academies located in Newton Abbot, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,205. Current headteacher: Amy Grashoff.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Devon
Region	South West
Administrative District	Teignbridge
Parliamentary Constituency	Newton Abbot
Ward	Bushell
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	IVY EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-08-2011
UKPRN	10034740
URN	137124
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Simon Shadbolt	Chair of Local Governing Body	16/07/2024	15/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Grashoff	Local Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Sarah Kuhl	Local Governor	13/05/2025	14/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Mooney	Local Governor	14/05/2024	13/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gregg Murray	Local Governor	08/10/2024	07/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Russell Satterley	Local Governor	08/10/2024	07/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Charlotte Tonge	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Williams	Local Governor	10/12/2024	09/12/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates