Kingsteignton School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QY · Devon · primary school
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134th 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 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsteignton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 literacy? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the subjects where results are below the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake comparisons?
What Ofsted said about Kingsteignton School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. Despite recent leadership changes and trust support, the school is in a “more stable position” with an ambitious curriculum that is still developing.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy, enjoy coming to school and treat each other well,” demonstrating “positive attitudes to learning” and high attendance.
- Staff build “warm relationships” with pupils, creating a “nurturing environment” supported by initiatives like the ‘sunflower club’ for mental health.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils “can decode and blend words with confidence” due to secure phonics training and regular support.
- The school promotes a “calm and orderly” atmosphere where pupils know routines well and value recognition through house points.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has been strengthened, with “early identification of their needs.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils “build their knowledge securely based on what they have learned before,” as current gaps leave some less prepared for the next stage.
- Assessment checks are “not sufficiently rigorous,” leading to “unknown gaps in their knowledge” and repeated errors that go unaddressed.
- The school and trust should “strengthen its systems for communication” to resolve mixed views from staff and parents and enable successful partnerships.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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