The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 393
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Head
- Mr Danny Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsteignton School
Primary · 830m away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 870m away
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Newton Abbot College
Secondary · 2.7km away
Coombeshead Academy
Secondary · 2.8km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rydon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rydon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rydon Primary School?
Rydon Primary School currently has 393 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rydon Primary School take?
Rydon Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rydon Primary School?
Rydon Primary School is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 3LP, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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