Open Free School Secondary Mixed

South Devon UTC

Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA
Part of: EDUCATION SOUTH WEST (Multi-academy trust)
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South Devon UTC
Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA
193 Pupils
600 Capacity
14–19 Age Range
35.50% FSM %
116 Boys
77 Girls
About South Devon UTC

South Devon UTC is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Newton Abbot, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 14–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 193 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Claire Plumb.

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 University technical college
Type Group Free Schools
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
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10053985
URN 141749
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
David Goldsmith Chair of Local Governing Body 03/10/2025 29/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Janine Cars Local Governor 05/01/2026 04/01/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Liz Clark Local Governor 04/03/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Daniel Clarke Local Governor 29/09/2023 28/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Jo Curtis Local Governor 30/09/2022 29/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Liz Durant Local Governor 20/03/2021 18/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Peter Everett Local Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr David Goldsmith Local Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Iva Kavcic Local Governor 29/11/2024 28/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Claire Plumb Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Karin Siemund Local Governor 21/01/2023 20/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Charlie Statham Local Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
0.29 km • Newton Abbot
Other
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
0.29 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
0.49 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Newton Abbot College
0.62 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
0.85 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Coombeshead Academy
0.96 km • Newton Abbot
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
South Devon UTC is a University technical college (group: Free Schools) in Newton Abbot, Devon.
South Devon UTC has 193 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
South Devon UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
The Headteacher at South Devon UTC is Mrs Claire Plumb.
South Devon UTC is at Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at South Devon UTC: Has a sixth form.
South Devon UTC is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Plumb
Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA
01626240201
southdevonutc.org.uk
Location
TQ12 2QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141749
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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