Denbury Primary School
West Street, Denbury, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Denbury Primary School is a primary school in Newton Abbot for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 23rd of 27 primary schools in Newton Abbot. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 March 2023, report published 18 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 March 2023
Pupils are happy and safe at Denbury Primary School. They are proud of their school values: 'sensitive, motivated, attentive, responsible, truthful'. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are included in all aspects of school life. Adults create a safe and nurturing environment that builds pupils' confidence. Older pupils enjoy helping younger pupils, for example by reading to each other in the new library. Leaders and staff are ambitious for pupils. Most pupils learn well across the curriculum. Children in early years flourish with an impressive start to their education journey. They respond well to the high expectations leaders have of them. Pupils behave well and respect others. They show positive attitudes to learning in lessons and conduct themselves well around the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Bullying sometimes happens, but staff act quickly to sort it out. Pupils say that staff prioritise their well-being. They enjoy the support of the 'chill and chat' room. It is a safe place for pupils to share their concerns or worries. Parents appreciate the support staff provide for pupils. They value staff knowing pupils well as individuals.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always use assessment precisely enough to understand what pupils know and remember. Some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. This makes it difficult for them to build their knowledge over time. Leaders need to ensure that there is a consistent and effective approach to assessment. This will help teachers to adapt learning based on what pupils know.
- Leaders, including governors, do not monitor some important aspects of the school's work in sufficient detail, such as behaviour and safeguarding records. Therefore, they are unable to identify trends and patterns to inform adaptations to the curriculum and some aspects of the school that need to further improve. Leaders and governors need to ensure that monitoring and evaluation are effective to make informed decisions about priorities for improvement.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
111 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Denbury Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipplepen Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Canada Hill Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Broadhempston Village Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Abbotskerswell Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jamie Stone
- Phone
- 01803812583
- Address
- West Street, Denbury, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DP
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113197
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.