# South Devon UTC — Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Claire Plumb

## Contact

- **Address:** Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA
- **Phone:** 01626 240201
- **Website:** https://southdevonutc.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/newton-abbot/south-devon-utc-16467

## About

Welcome to South Devon University Technical College (UTC) At 14-16 (Key Stage 4) we provide a core education in GCSEs English, Maths and Double Science as well a specialist technical route in either in Engineering and Health Sciences.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Oct 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent education and care for our child!: We've been impressed by the South Devon UTC's approach to education and the care they provide for our child. The facilities are top-notch and the staff are always friendly and helpful. We've seen a huge improvement in our child's confidence and academic performance since joining the UTC. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding education and excellent opportunities: We're so proud of the education our child is receiving at the South Devon UTC. The teachers are passionate and knowledgeable, and the opportunities for hands-on learning are unparalleled. Our child has thrived in the UTC's supportive environment and is now considering a career in engineering. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — A mixed experience but ultimately positive: We were initially unsure about the UTC's approach to education, but our child has really grown and developed during their time there. The facilities are great, but we found the communication between teachers and parents to be patchy at times. Overall, we're glad we chose the UTC for our child's education. *(Dec 2021)*

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