Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School, Newton Abbot

In its own words: "At Highweek, we empower every student to achieve their highest potential through a commitment to equity, excellence in education and character development. We uphold the highest academic standards and employ research-led teaching strategies to ensure excellence in the classroom. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, we provide opportunities for all students to excel both academically and socially."

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 60% in reading and 51% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 86% maths); Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School (0.4 miles, 74% reading, 67% maths); Bearnes Voluntary Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 31% maths); and Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 80% maths).

Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

41.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 94 pupils (32.8%) received SEN support and 15 (5.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is College (s-bound), 220 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 168 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School issued 31 suspensions, 11 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School are Newton Abbot College (0.2 miles), Coombeshead Academy (0.3 miles), South Devon UTC (0.5 miles) and Teign School (1.7 miles).