Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
Newton Abbot, TQ13 0EU · Devon · primary school
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33rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.8/10 against 2,762 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Forest School/Nature Club, Cricket Club, and Netball Club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 84 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the main maths and English lessons? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils love their environment and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. The report highlights a supportive atmosphere where staff have high expectations, and pupils work hard to meet them, resulting in well-behaved and enthusiastic learners.
Strengths
- Pupils show "positive attitudes to learning" and behave well, with incidents of bullying being rare and quickly resolved by staff.
- The curriculum is "well planned and broken down into carefully considered small steps," particularly in the early years and mathematics.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring books are "well matched to the sounds they know," helping many children spell with confidence.
- Staff understand the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, breaking learning into "manageable steps" for successful engagement.
- Pupils develop leadership skills and well-being through roles such as house captains and eco committee members, fostering a "supportive atmosphere."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should help staff develop their knowledge and confidence in teaching the new phonics curriculum, as it has not yet been implemented consistently across the school.
- Some staff are not fully familiar with the phonics curriculum sequence, meaning some pupils do not learn to read as quickly and fluently as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough recruitment procedures, well-trained staff, and meticulous record-keeping ensuring pupils feel safe and secure.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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