Abbotskerswell Primary School, Newton Abbot
Abbotskerswell Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Newton Abbot. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 27 schools in Newton Abbot with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Abbotskerswell Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Abbotskerswell Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Abbotskerswell Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Abbotskerswell Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Abbotskerswell Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Abbotskerswell Primary School are Canada Hill Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 94% reading, 87% maths); Decoy Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 66% reading, 57% maths); Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School (1.5 miles, 74% reading, 67% maths); and Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School (1.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 58% maths).
Abbotskerswell Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Canada Hill Community Primary SchoolDecoy Primary SchoolWolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary SchoolHighweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Who goes there
10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (93%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 2 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Abbotskerswell Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbots Stores (nw-bound), 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Abbotskerswell Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 7.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Abbotskerswell Primary School are Newton Abbot College (1.7 miles), South Devon UTC (1.7 miles) and Coombeshead Academy (1.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This school sits in the heart of the community. Pupils, staff and parents share high expectations. Pupils are polite and welcoming to visitors. They enjoy learning and talk positively about the work they have completed. Pupils attend well.
Pupils say they are treated fairly. They are confident that if they have any concerns there are staff who they can speak to. Pupils are also assured that staff will act on their concerns. Pupils who act as 'friends at breaktime' (FAB) leaders help make playtimes fun for everyone.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
School leaders are ambitious for all pupils. The inclusive nature of the school is reflected in the positive relationships that pupils have with staff.
Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. School leaders have ensured that all staff are trained to teach phonics to a high standard. Skilled staff check pupils' understanding before introducing new sounds. Regular checks mean that teachers are quick to identify any pupils who struggle. As a result, extra support is swiftly put in place to ensure pupils catch up quickly. In all years, pupils read books that match their ability. Pupils have a love of reading and talk positively about the authors they enjoy. Pupils read with age-appropriate levels of fluency and expression. The published outcomes show that pupils progress well and achieve well at all ages.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
10.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 93% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Abbotskerswell Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Abbotskerswell Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Abbotskerswell Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Abbotskerswell Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
104 pupils
105 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newton Abbot
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newton Abbot
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
47
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
11.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,184
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,649
Per pupil
£649k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
3.1%
Persistent absence
96
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Abbotskerswell Primary School
Questions parents ask about Abbotskerswell Primary School
What are SATs results like at Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Of the pupils at Abbotskerswell Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Abbotskerswell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbotskerswell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Abbotskerswell Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Abbotskerswell Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Abbotskerswell Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Classes at Abbotskerswell Primary School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Abbotskerswell Primary School has around 102 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Abbotskerswell Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Abbotskerswell Primary School in 2024/25. 3.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Abbotskerswell Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Abbotskerswell Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Abbotskerswell Primary School is at Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5NS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)