What are the best primary schools in Newton Abbot?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Newton Abbot include Haytor View Community Primary School, Stover School, and Hennock Community Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How are primary schools in Newton Abbot ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

How do primary schools in Newton Abbot perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Newton Abbot, 55% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average class size in Newton Abbot primary schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Newton Abbot is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How do I choose a primary school in Newton Abbot?

When choosing a primary school in Newton Abbot, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 31 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Best Primary Schools in Newton Abbot

31 primary schools found

Key Facts

In Newton Abbot, 31 primary schools are available, accounting for 46.3% of the total, providing education to 6,439 pupils.
Ofsted ratings in Newton Abbot show 95.8% of schools are Good or Outstanding, with 23 Good and 0 Outstanding out of 24 inspected schools.
In Newton Abbot primary schools, 54.7% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, while the pupil-teacher ratio is 20.88 and spending per pupil is £6,909.
Newton Abbot primary schools have 17.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 13.1% persistent absence rate, and 18.9% with special educational needs.

Sort by

Primary

Haytor View Community Primary School

Newton Abbot, TQ12 4BD

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

Stover School

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils530

P/T Ratio–

Hennock Community Primary School

Newton Abbot, TQ13 9QB

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected40%

Absence4.6%

Pupils59

P/T Ratio8.4

Abbotskerswell Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 5NS

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected67%

Absence4.7%

Pupils102

P/T Ratio17.5

St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6SB

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected54%

Absence5.9%

Pupils122

P/T Ratio16.3

Stokeinteignhead School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 4QE

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected73%

Absence4.0%

Pupils106

P/T Ratio19.4

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ13 7TB

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected64%

Absence7.6%

Pupils91

P/T Ratio19.0

Chagford Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ13 8BZ

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected56%

Absence6.0%

Pupils140

P/T Ratio16.8

Ilsington Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ13 9RE

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected50%

Absence4.1%

Pupils98

P/T Ratio16.3

Ashburton Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DW

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected59%

Absence6.2%

Pupils187

P/T Ratio20.1

Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 1TX

State · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected49%

Absence5.6%

Pupils282

P/T Ratio20.0

Canada Hill Community Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6YS

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected72%

Absence4.7%

Pupils341

P/T Ratio23.2

Sands School

Newton Abbot, TQ13 7AX

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils73

P/T Ratio–

Denbury Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DP

State · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected62%

Absence5.2%

Pupils111

P/T Ratio19.4

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 3BQ

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected66%

Absence5.3%

Pupils465

P/T Ratio21.2

Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 5HN

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected47%

Absence4.4%

Pupils347

P/T Ratio20.9

Decoy Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 1DH

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected47%

Absence5.9%

Pupils430

P/T Ratio22.4

Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ13 0EU

Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected69%

Absence4.5%

Pupils83

P/T Ratio19.8

Glendinning Academy

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 4HD

Primary · Ages 7–19

KS2 Expected0%

Absence10.3%

Pupils130

P/T Ratio7.4

Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School

Newton Abbot, TQ12 2JX

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence7.3%

Pupils193

P/T Ratio20.0

Kingsteignton School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QY

Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected41%

Absence5.0%

Pupils225

P/T Ratio19.1

Blackpool Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6JB

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected37%

Absence4.5%

Pupils268

P/T Ratio20.8

Moretonhampstead Primary School

Newton Abbot, TQ13 8NA

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected40%

Absence3.8%

Pupils124

P/T Ratio25.7

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted

Req. Impr.

Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT

Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected59%

Absence6.6%

Pupils87

P/T Ratio17.4

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 primary schools in Newton Abbot, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Newton Abbot	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	96%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	55%	61%
AttendancePersistent Absence	13%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	20.9:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£6,909	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

Get Information About Schools Ofsted

Also Browse in Newton Abbot

Secondary Schools Nurseries Private Schools Boarding Schools Faith Schools Catholic Schools Church of England Schools

Explore Nearby Locations

Budleigh Salterton6 Paignton24 Ivybridge19 South Brent3 Dawlish13 Teignmouth8 Brixham11 Exeter158

Best Primary Schools in Newton Abbot

Key Facts

Haytor View Community Primary School

Stover School

Hennock Community Primary School

Abbotskerswell Primary School

St Catherine's CofE Primary School

Stokeinteignhead School

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary

Chagford Church of England Primary School

Ilsington Church of England Primary School

Ashburton Primary School

Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School

Canada Hill Community Primary School

Sands School

Denbury Primary School

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School

Decoy Primary School

Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School

Glendinning Academy

Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School

Kingsteignton School

Blackpool Church of England Primary School

Moretonhampstead Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Frequently Asked Questions

How many primary schools are in Newton Abbot?

What are the best primary schools in Newton Abbot?

How are primary schools in Newton Abbot ranked on Eduscope?

How do primary schools in Newton Abbot perform at Key Stage 2?

What is the average class size in Newton Abbot primary schools?

How do I choose a primary school in Newton Abbot?

Area Benchmarks

Also Browse in Newton Abbot

Explore Nearby Locations

Search

Education Phase

School Type

Gender

Age Range

Provisions & SEN

Religious Character

Admissions