Denbury Primary School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DP · Devon · primary school
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239th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 2,918 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Denbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 111 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Denbury Primary School
Overview
Denbury Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and safe" and feel proud of their school values. The report highlights that leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" and that children in the early years receive an "impressive start" to their education. Overall, the school provides a nurturing environment where staff know pupils well, though there are specific areas regarding assessment and monitoring that require attention.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated Outstanding, with children benefiting from an "exceptional curriculum" and a "language-rich environment".
- Pupils behave well, respect others, and show "positive attitudes to learning", supported by strong relationships with staff.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff have a "secure understanding of the phonics programme" and match books to pupils’ known sounds.
- Teachers accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and make suitable adaptations.
- Staff feel well supported, with "no concerns around workload and well-being", and governors are passionate about the school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment more precisely to identify knowledge gaps, ensuring a "consistent and effective approach to assessment".
- Leaders and governors need to monitor behaviour and safeguarding records with greater rigour to identify trends and inform improvements.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing pupils well and understanding procedures, although records are not routinely monitored with sufficient rigour to identify patterns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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