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Newton Abbot College Motto Leading In Learning Established 2008 Religion Secular Principal Gareth Davies Specialism Technology College Location Old Exeter Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 2NF
EnglandLocal authority Devon DfE URN 113559 Ofsted Reports Students 1203 Gender Coeducational Ages 11–18 Houses Brunel
Telford
Newton
CurieWebsite nacollege.devon.sch.uk Coordinates: 50°32′01″N 3°36′52″W / 50.53349°N 3.61454°W
Newton Abbot College is a comprehensive school in Newton Abbot, Devon, England. The College was established on 1 September 2008 by the renaming of Knowles Hill School. The Principal is Gareth Davies, who took over in September 2007.
The college educates around 1,200 students, aged 11-18, with the top two years comprising the sixth form. It is also a specialist Technology College.
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History
Newton Abbot Grammar School underwent significant changes in 1975 as it was changed from a Grammar School to a comprehensive school, under the new title of Knowles Hill School. The name was changed in 2008 to Newton Abbot College, along with other aspects, such as a new uniform, including a blazer, which was introduced 2009.
Academic standards
The School's best ever GCSE results were announced in August 2010. 68% of pupils achieved five or more A*-C grades.[1] Results have also improved at A-Level: in 2010, A-Level students achieved a pass rate of 99% with 63% of all grades at A*-C.
In their January 2008 inspection, Ofsted rated the school as Grade 3, Satisfactory, point three on a four point scale. They stated that "Knowles Hill is a rapidly improving school that provides its students with a satisfactory education."[2]
In their March 2011 inspection, Ofsted rated the school as Grade 2, Good, point two on a four point scale. They stated "all students make good progress in their learning regardless of their background, starting points or educational needs" and that "the learning environment has been vastly improved". The College is described as a "welcoming and positive community where students feel safe, enjoy their learning and achieve well."
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References
- ^ [1], Herald Express, 22 August 2008
- ^ "Knowles Hill School - Inspection Report", Ofsted, 27 February 2008
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