Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
Newton Abbot, TQ13 7TB · Devon · primary school
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21st 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,480 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama Club and participate in Walk to School. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the drama club fit into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
Overview
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary continues to be a good school, described as “warm, inviting and friendly” with a headteacher who is “committed, visible and approachable.” Pupils are “well mannered,” “happy” and “love learning” because adults “make it fun,” while incidents of bullying are rare. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils actively contributing to school life and enjoying a wide range of enrichment experiences.
Strengths
- Leaders are “ambitious for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with a vision that is “understood by all.”
- Children get off to a “strong start with reading” due to effective phonics teaching and staff who “match pupils’ reading books to the sounds they know.”
- Staff “accurately identify pupils with SEND” and ensure they access the same curriculum as their peers, with parents being “positive about the support.”
- The curriculum extends beyond academics, ensuring pupils “develop into responsible and caring citizens” through activities like the five-star pledge.
- Trustees and governors provide “appropriate support and challenge,” while staff value training and feel their workload and well-being are considered.
Areas to improve
- Learning in some subjects is “not as well thought out and sequenced as in others,” meaning pupils do not develop as deep an understanding in these areas.
- In mathematics, there is “less opportunity for pupils to move on to apply what they know to more complex problems.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, acting quickly on concerns, and keeping “meticulous records.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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