Moretonhampstead Primary School
Betton Way, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, TQ13 8NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moretonhampstead 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 19th of 27 primary schools in Newton Abbot. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2013, report published 21 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
There is a thriving sense of community in the school. Older pupils play alongside the younger ones and help them with their reading. They are great roles models. For example, they give out awards to children showing 'marvellous manners'. There are many opportunities for pupils of all ages to socialise and work together. Pupils, including those with particular needs, put themselves forward for leadership roles. Pupils are taught to accept and support one another and they do. Some join the 'eco team'. This group meets regularly to identify ways to protect the local environment. Other pupils are elected to the school council. They carry out fundraising activities. The school is a calm and purposeful place. Pupils behave well in lessons and want to learn. They learn about bullying in depth and are clear that this is not tolerated. If any pupil has difficulty with their behaviour, or social and emotional development, they receive extra support from the multi-academy trust. This helps them to develop the skills they need to learn more successfully alongside others. Children in the early years engage eagerly with the stimulating activities planned for them. They spend time outdoors learning about the seasons and practising crafts.
What the school should improve
- The reading curriculum in key stage 2 does not ensure that all pupils read often. Some pupils in the early stages of learning to read do not practise as frequently as they could. Therefore, it takes them longer than it should to become fluent readers. Leaders should ensure that reading is at the heart of the curriculum for older pupils to develop their fluency and enjoyment of reading.
- In some subjects, teaching is not designed to help pupils to remember what they learn in the long term. In these subjects, pupils cannot recall their prior learning well. This slows pupils down when new concepts require them to build on what was taught earlier in the curriculum sequence. Leaders should develop approaches to help pupils to remember more of what they learn over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
116 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Moretonhampstead Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chagford Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Dunsford Community Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Christow Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Hennock Community Primary School | 6 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
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alexandra Waterman
- Phone
- 01647440482
- Address
- Betton Way, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, TQ13 8NA
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 141285
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.