Bishopsteignton School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Cockhaven Close, Bishopsteington, Teignmouth, TQ14 9RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bishopsteignton School is a primary school in Teignmouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 27th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 March 2012, report published 28 March 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

The school is at the heart of the community. Pupils describe it as one big happy family. Pupils' behaviour and outlook encapsulate the school motto of 'believe in ourselves; be the best we can be'. Pupils are thoughtful and have a love of learning. Pupils reflect on their learning to identify what they can do to improve in the future. Leaders plan time to listen to what pupils want. As a result, pupils express themselves with confidence. Staff have high expectations. There are clear routines and structures throughout the school. As a result, pupils behave well and the school is calm. Pupils are respectful and listen to one another's point of view Strong pastoral support means pupils feel well cared for. They know that they can speak to any adult if they need support. Pupils understand the importance of mental health. Leaders build close bonds with families to help pupils to achieve well. Parents and carers are supportive of the school and its leaders. They find school leaders approachable and know that leaders will respond to any concerns they have.

What the school should improve

  • The implementation of some subjects in the wider curriculum is not developed as well as others. As a result, pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders need to improve the effectiveness of pupils' recall of knowledge and skills in all subjects so that they know more and remember more over time.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

22 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%

77%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

157 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals19.1%

19.1%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.6%

0.6%, 21 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bishopsteignton School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Teignmouth Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Shaldon Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding88% met the expected standard
Stokeinteignhead School2 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Rydon Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard68% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Dave Killoran
Address
Cockhaven Close, Bishopsteington, Teignmouth, TQ14 9RJ
Local authority
Devon
URN
113185

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.