Hennock Community Primary School
Newton Abbot, TQ13 9QB · Devon · primary school
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218th 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 4,308 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| 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.
Hennock Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% 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%. 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 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers Orchard Club, arts and crafts, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 45 pupils against a stated capacity of 69. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Hennock Community Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though inspectors noted the grade ‘might not be as high if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now’. The school is undergoing curriculum strengthening following staffing changes, with leaders working to ensure ‘high expectations are in place for all pupils’. While the work is ‘making a difference’, inspectors stated it is ‘early days’ and the curriculum does not yet fully support all pupils to build knowledge securely.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘proud to attend’, described as ‘polite and respectful’ in a ‘nurturing and safe’ environment where ‘everyone is welcome’.
- The school promotes ‘high attendance’ through regular tracking and strong family engagement.
- Pupils engage positively with the community, such as serving meals to residents and participating in roles like ‘eco warriors’ and sports leaders.
- Staff feel ‘well supported’ and value training, while governors maintain an ‘accurate view of the school’.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure ‘precise knowledge’ is identified and sequenced progressively across all subjects, as current gaps hinder learning for some pupils, including those with SEND.
- Assessment must be used with greater precision to identify misconceptions and adapt learning, preventing pupils from embedding errors.
- Staff subject knowledge in reading must be strengthened to ensure all pupils, particularly those with SEND, become ‘confident, fluent readers quickly’.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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