Rydon Primary School
Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rydon 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 9th of 27 primary schools in Newton Abbot. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 10 March 2026, report published 7 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 March 2026
Pupils take pride in being part of Rydon Primary School. They attend regularly, behave well and benefit from a wide range of experiences. Pupils learn from a broad and balanced curriculum which helps them to build their knowledge over time. They enjoy their learning and achieve well. This starts in the early years, where children learn the basics of reading, writing and mathematics effectively. This prepares them well for Year 1. Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities generally receive the support they need to be successful and feel included in all aspects of school life. Staff forge warm relationships with pupils. Pupils are confident that staff will deal with any concerns they have. As a result, pupils feel safe. They are confident that if bullying occurred, trusted adults would address it swiftly. They value the 'calm room', which gives pupils time to reflect. Pupils enjoy equally positive relationships with their peers. The school values of 'aspiration, resilience, responsibility and teamwork' and groups such as the 'Rydon reps' help build a school where younger pupils aspire to be like their older peers. Pupils share their views and influence school life through the school council, helping to improve experiences for others, including those who are disadvantaged. Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, curriculum trips and enrichment activities. A wide range of rewards, particularly the school’s ‘11 by 11’ strategy, broadens pupils’ experiences. For example, forest school sessions enable pupils to develop new skills in an outdoor environment. Pupils benefit from the opportunities they have to deepen their understanding of different cultures. For example, they raise funds to support education and exchange letters through their partnership with a school in Malawi. These experiences prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should develop staff expertise in the early years so that staff engage children in high-quality interactions that develop and extend their knowledge and vocabulary.
- Leaders should ensure that the high expectations of pupils' work in core subjects is replicated in the wider curriculum in order to maximise outcomes for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
373 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Rydon Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsteignton School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Haytor View Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Danny Brown
- Phone
- 01626356420
- Address
- Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3LP
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 137528
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.