Which is the best primary school in Newton Abbot?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Chagford Church of England Primary School ranks first of 27 ranked primary schools in Newton Abbot, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Newton Abbot ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Newton Abbot?

27 primary schools in Newton Abbot published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Home
Devon
Newton Abbot
Primary school rankings

Primary schools in Newton Abbot, ranked

The 27 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Chagford Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

20%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
2
Canada Hill Community Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
3
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
Academy converter

15%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
4
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
5
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
6
Ilsington Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
7
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Community school

3%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
8
Stokeinteignhead School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
9
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
10
Abbotskerswell Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
11
Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
12
Rydon Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
13
Ipplepen Primary School
Foundation school

9%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
14
Bovey Tracey Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
15
Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
16
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
17
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
18
Ashburton Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
19
Kingsteignton School
Free schools

7%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
20
Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
21
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Community school

5%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
22
Decoy Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
23
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
24
Hennock Community Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
25
Moretonhampstead Primary School
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
26
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

31%

expected standard
27
Denbury Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

31%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Newton Abbot?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Chagford Church of England Primary School ranks first of 27 ranked primary schools in Newton Abbot, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Newton Abbot ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Newton Abbot?: 27 primary schools in Newton Abbot published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.