Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot

In its own words: "“Let all that you do be done with love” 1 Corinthians 16:14 Our school’s vision is grounded in a clear theology, firmly rooted in a Christian narrative. The command to love is at the heart of what it means to be a Christian. Jesus preached that to love God and others are the greatest commands."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are joined with the Link Academy Trust and benefit from being a part of a multi academy trust which supports and encourages our school's own unique church school character. Please have a look at our video below and our Facebook page @wolboroughcofe to see the exciting things we do and what we're getting up to!"

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

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 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 Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School are Bearnes Voluntary Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 62% reading, 31% maths); All Saints Marsh CofE Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 92% maths); Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 58% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 86% maths).

Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Wolborough Church of England Nursery and 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.

38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 11.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Asian (7%).

The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot Rail Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queen Street (w-bound), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 221 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, Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School are South Devon UTC (0.3 miles), Newton Abbot College (0.3 miles), Coombeshead Academy (0.6 miles) and Teign School (1.7 miles).