The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 102
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Kevin Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5NS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanada Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bishop Dunstan School
Independent · 1.7km away
Decoy Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Primary · 2.7km away
Haytor View Community Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbotskerswell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbotskerswell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Abbotskerswell Primary School currently has 102 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbotskerswell Primary School take?
Abbotskerswell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Abbotskerswell Primary School is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 5NS, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbotskerswell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Abbotskerswell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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