Abbotskerswell Primary School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 5NS · Devon · primary school
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77th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbotskerswell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama Club and play cricket, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 110. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Abbotskerswell Primary School
Overview
Abbotskerswell Primary School is a community-focused institution where pupils are polite, enjoy learning, and feel treated fairly. The school maintains high expectations from staff, parents, and pupils, with a strong emphasis on inclusive relationships and personal development.
Strengths
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff trained to high standards in phonics; pupils read with "age-appropriate levels of fluency and expression" and have a "love of reading".
- Mathematics is well-planned, helping pupils build knowledge progressively from Reception to Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "work effectively alongside their peers" and receive personalised provision.
- The curriculum for personal development is a strength, fostering confidence and resilience through activities like sleepovers and leadership roles.
- Staff value the consideration given to their workload and well-being, and governors provide an "effective balance of support and challenge".
Areas to improve
- In some subjects in the wider curriculum, the "precise knowledge the school wants pupils to know and remember is not yet identified".
- Assessment in these wider subjects is "not effective", resulting in "gaps in their knowledge" for pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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