Rydon Primary School, Newton Abbot
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rydon Primary creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child belongs and thrives. The school excels at personal development, helping pupils understand different cultures, healthy relationships, and online safety through carefully designed learning experiences. Teachers know pupils well and provide the right support so children manage their emotions positively and develop into responsible community members.
Key Strengths
- Extensive personal development programme with visits from inspiring figures like Paralympian athletes
- Pupils demonstrate deep understanding of tolerance, respect, and different cultures through visits to local mosques and churches
- Wide variety of clubs tailored to children's interests including girls and boys football, board games, gymnastics, and rugby
- Strong focus on early reading, writing and mathematics with effective phonics and reading schemes
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Expectations in the wider curriculum are not always as high as in English and mathematics, meaning some pupils do not complete work to their full capability
- Early years staff interactions do not always focus clearly on language development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Girls and boys football, board games club, gymnastics competitions, rugby competitions, school ambassador roles, school council
Rydon Primary School is an inclusive school where pupils progress well and achieve in line with national averages. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on personal development and wellbeing.
At a Glance
18.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 75%. Maths has declined from 83% to 77%. Writing has declined from 83% to 73%.
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
373 pupils
420 capacity
47 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newton Abbot
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newton Abbot
Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
9,263
Applications
6,758
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Devon (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.50178%
Overall absence
12.53482%
Persistent absence
359
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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