South Dartmoor Community College
URN: 113519 • Newton Abbot TQ13 7EW
Overview
- Name
- South Dartmoor Community College
- URN
- 113519
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ray Tarleton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Balland Lane, Newton Abbot TQ13 7EW
Summary
South Dartmoor Community College, located in Newton Abbot, Devon, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity of 1,660 students. The school is committed to fostering an environment where every child can fulfil their potential, guided by its vision of empowering students to be their best. The ethos of the college is built around core values of Truth, Respect, Equality, and Excellence, which shape the curriculum and community interactions.
The curriculum at South Dartmoor is designed to provide a broad and knowledge-rich educational experience, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for future success. The school prioritises high-quality teaching and learning, encouraging independent thought and resilience among students. Key drivers of the curriculum include literacy, raising aspirations, and promoting cultural capital, ensuring that all students have access to valuable educational opportunities.
Under the leadership of the Executive Head Teacher, who has extensive experience in education, the school focuses on building strong relationships within the community while maintaining high standards of academic achievement. South Dartmoor is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student is valued and supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at South Dartmoor is designed to provide a broad and knowledge-rich educational experience, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for future success. The school prioritises high-quality teaching and learning, encouraging independent thought and resilience among students. Key drivers of the curriculum include literacy, raising aspirations, and promoting cultural capital, ensuring that all students have access to valuable educational opportunities.
Under the leadership of the Executive Head Teacher, who has extensive experience in education, the school focuses on building strong relationships within the community while maintaining high standards of academic achievement. South Dartmoor is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student is valued and supported in their learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Newton Abbot College (54.3)
- Teign School (52.8)
- Coombeshead Academy (49.3)
- South Devon UTC (48.5)
- Coombeshead College (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1660 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1660 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1660 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1660 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1660 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1660 |
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