The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Head
- Mr Lee Goodenough
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Heron Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRydon Primary School
Primary · 830m away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Coombeshead Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Newton Abbot College
Secondary · 2.4km away
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Fieldstone School
Independent · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsteignton School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsteignton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsteignton School?
Kingsteignton School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsteignton School take?
Kingsteignton School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kingsteignton School?
Kingsteignton School is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QY, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsteignton School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsteignton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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