Abbotskerswell Primary School
Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Abbotskerswell Primary School is a primary school in Newton Abbot for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 13th of 27 primary schools in Newton Abbot. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 18 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
This school sits in the heart of the community. Pupils, staff and parents share high expectations. Pupils are polite and welcoming to visitors. They enjoy learning and talk positively about the work they have completed. Pupils attend well. Pupils say they are treated fairly. They are confident that if they have any concerns there are staff who they can speak to. Pupils are also assured that staff will act on their concerns. Pupils who act as 'friends at breaktime' (FAB) leaders help make playtimes fun for everyone. Pupils enjoy the range of extra-curricular activities that are on offer. Clubs such as maypole dancing, drama, music and football help to develop pupils' interests and talents. Pupils also appreciate the range of trips on offer. For example, older pupils visit the aquarium to learn about climate change. On 'Wellie Wednesday' younger pupils develop confidence by exploring the outdoor environment. When learning outdoors, pupils learn to identify insects and to grow vegetables, as well as build bird boxes. Pupils value these opportunities. Pupils are proud of their support for local and international charities. They enjoy fundraising through bake sales.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects in the wider curriculum, the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn has not been identified. Furthermore, assessment of pupils' learning is not as established as in the core subjects. As a result, pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school must identify the precise knowledge it wants pupils to know and remember in all subjects. The school must embed effective assessment strategies across all subjects to check on pupils' understanding to inform future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
102 pupils on roll, with places for 110
Schools near Abbotskerswell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Hill Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Decoy Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Kevin Martin
- Phone
- 01626353605
- Address
- Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5NS
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113183
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.