Moretonhampstead Primary School, Newton Abbot

From the headteacher's welcome: "Moretonhampstead is a vibrant school with a warm and friendly family atmosphere. We have kind, curious and engaged children and a staff team who are highly dedicated and strive to do the very best for every child. We enjoy positive relationship with parents and the local community. At Moretonhampstead, we believe in educating the 'whole' child."

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Moretonhampstead Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (60% in reading, 67% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Moretonhampstead Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Moretonhampstead Primary School are Chagford Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Dunsford Community Academy (4.2 miles, Good, 91% reading, 82% maths); Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School (4.7 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 64% maths); and Bovey Tracey Academy (6.2 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Moretonhampstead Primary School.

Moretonhampstead 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.

10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 29 pupils (25%) received SEN support and 3 (2.6%) 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.

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

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Court Street Car Park, 270 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, Moretonhampstead Primary School issued 14 suspensions, 11.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.