Welcome to Newton Abbot College

Welcome to the start of your post-16 pathway and thank you for considering Newton Abbot College Sixth Form as part of your journey.Our mission is for all Sixth Form students to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. As a team, we encourage all our students to aim high and firmly believe that every student can achieve.We are proud of our Sixth Form and believe that we provide students with a range of challenges and opportunities, which will enable them to flourish as individuals.Our Sixth Form continues to be the ‘Sixth Form of Choice’ for both Newton Abbot College students and many others. The Sixth Form comprises of approximately 200 students, which includes students from Torbay to Exeter who are joined by international students. This makes for a thriving, exciting and dynamic environment. We offer a wide range of courses which are delivered through high quality teaching across our A Levels, BTECs and Technical Qualifications.Dyrons House, our Sixth Form Centre, offers a common room with catering facilities and access to ICT and WI-FI, it is also home to our Hair and Beauty salons. Students have lessons across the college site giving them access to specialist high quality resources, science laboratories, drama, music and performance studios. We have excellent sports facilities through Newton Abbot Leisure Centre which provides access to its fitness suite, swimming pool and gymnasium. On college site facilities such as all-weather facilities and a playing field are also accessible. The Sixth Form Leadership Team will work alongside you in your journey. We proactively offer support and guidance when you need it for your time in our Sixth Form, and your future career pathways.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,212 Total

No. of Boys

652 (53.8%)

No. of Girls

560 (46.2%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

18.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.99%

A*/A grades

12.87%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

82%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:45%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:36%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:2%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

23%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

9%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:76%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:40%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:10%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 19, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

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Alumni Stories

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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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In addition to our programme of trips, visits and guest speakers, all students take part in weekly enrichment.

Duke of Edinburgh Award
Student Leadership
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityDevon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed