Stokeinteignhead School, Newton Abbot
Stokeinteignhead 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 September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 27 schools in Newton Abbot with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Stokeinteignhead School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Stokeinteignhead School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% 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 (73% in reading, 87% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stokeinteignhead School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Stokeinteignhead School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Stokeinteignhead School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stokeinteignhead School are Shaldon Primary School (1.5 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 97% maths); Watcombe Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 56% reading, 48% maths); Bishopsteignton School (2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 91% maths); and Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths).
Stokeinteignhead School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Shaldon Primary SchoolWatcombe Primary SchoolBishopsteignton SchoolOur Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
2.9% 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 (89%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 24 pupils (23.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) 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.
Staffing
Stokeinteignhead School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Teignmouth Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church House Inn (nw-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stokeinteignhead School issued 4 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
2.9%
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 improved from 73% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Stokeinteignhead School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stokeinteignhead School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stokeinteignhead 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)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Stokeinteignhead 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
24.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
49
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
8.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,591
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,076
Per pupil
£695k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
4.5%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stokeinteignhead School
What are SATs results like at Stokeinteignhead School?
Of the pupils at Stokeinteignhead School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Stokeinteignhead School's Ofsted rating?
Stokeinteignhead School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Stokeinteignhead School?
No fixed boundary. When Stokeinteignhead 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 Stokeinteignhead School?
Stokeinteignhead School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Stokeinteignhead School?
Classes at Stokeinteignhead School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Stokeinteignhead School?
Stokeinteignhead School has around 104 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stokeinteignhead School?
4% of sessions were missed at Stokeinteignhead School in 2024/25. 4.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stokeinteignhead School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Stokeinteignhead 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 Stokeinteignhead School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stokeinteignhead School?
Stokeinteignhead School is at Stoke Road, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4QE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)