Ilsington Church of England Primary School, Newton Abbot

In its own words: "We take our responsibility seriously to prepare children for life in modern Britain. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed and lived out through the ethos and work of the school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Ilsington, we pride ourselves on being a warm, caring, and inclusive school where every child feels valued and supported. Children are welcomed into our school family from age two, and we provide a nurturing environment that helps them grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Ilsington Church of England 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 rose from 63% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Ilsington Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ilsington Church of England Primary School are Blackpool Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 74% maths); Bovey Tracey Academy (2.3 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths); St Catherine's CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 58% reading, 68% maths); and Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths).

Ilsington Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Ilsington Church of England Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Link Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

5.3% 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.

Ilsington Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ilsington Church of England Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (sw-bound), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Ilsington Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 5.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.