SchoolScoresKingsteignton School
Free school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed
Part of EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
Heron Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QY
01626 563888 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newton Abbot comparisons use the 8 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newton Abbot | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 10% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 73% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 26th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 8% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newton Abbot. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newton Abbot figures pool parents at the Newton Abbot schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Devon average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.44% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Newton Abbot. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.2% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Rydon Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Marsh CofE Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bearnes Voluntary Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wolborough CofE Nursery and Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haytor View Community Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Decoy Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsteignton School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsteignton School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Kingsteignton School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kingsteignton School?
79% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Kingsteignton School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kingsteignton School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Kingsteignton School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142670.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.