Ilsington Church of England Primary School
Ilsington, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ilsington Church of England 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 5th of 27 primary schools in Newton Abbot. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2012, report published 19 July 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 April 2023
At Ilsington Church of England Primary School, pupils develop 'big hearts and big ideas'. They enjoy learning at this small school, where staff carefully consider the curriculum to meet the needs of learners. Consequently, they achieve well. Pupils are well known and understood by adults and encouraged to do their best. They know what is expected of them. The focus on developing learning behaviours is helping pupils to participate more readily and actively in lessons. Relationships between adults and pupils are nurturing and positive. Everyone is accepted at this school. As a result, pupils learn to value others who may be different to themselves. They treat each other with kindness and dignity. Leaders teach pupils to 'speak up and speak out'. They value pupils' views and opinions and encourage them to take part in votes that shape decision-making in the school. Pupils take on roles such as school councillors, sports leaders and house captains. They appreciate the opportunity to attend the residential trip. However, too few pupils attend the clubs and activities on offer. Parents are unanimous in their view that the school keeps pupils safe. Pupils say that bullying is exceptionally rare. They are clear that should it occur, leaders are quick to address it.
What the school should improve
- Too few pupils benefit from opportunities to develop beyond the academic. Consequently, they do not all develop a range of talents and interests. Leaders must develop a wider range of opportunities for pupils to nurture and develop a breadth of interests and ensure that as many pupils as possible participate in these.
- The curriculum has not sufficiently developed pupils' understanding of all aspects of cultural diversity in the UK. As a result, some pupils lack knowledge of the experiences of others across modern Britain. Leaders must ensure that the curriculum provides pupils with sufficient opportunities to develop their knowledge of people from a range of cultural backgrounds across the UK so that they are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
95 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Ilsington Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Bovey Tracey Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Hennock Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Katherine Williams
- Phone
- 01364661208
- Address
- Ilsington, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9RE
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 136919
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.