How many pupils does Ashburton Primary School have?

Ashburton Primary School has 187 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ashburton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ashburton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Ashburton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Ashburton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ashburton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ashburton Primary School is part of WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Ashburton Primary School?

Ashburton Primary School is located at Whistley Hill, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DW.

Ashburton Primary School

Whistley Hill, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DW

Good

Inspected 10 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

59%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

187

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ashburton Primary School

Ashburton Primary School is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 187 pupils on roll. It is part of WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 187 / 210 (89%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 May 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.6%

Free school meals

5.6%

EAL

9.1%

SEN support

10.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

59%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

15.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.29

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

8.01

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£42,947

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£46 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,930

Spend per pupil

£7,695

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Whistley Hill, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DW
Phone: 01364652343
Headteacher: Annette Layland
Website: www.ashburton-primary.devon.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ashburton Primary School?: Ashburton Primary School is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ashburton Primary School have?: Ashburton Primary School has 187 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ashburton Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Ashburton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).
How does Ashburton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 59% of pupils at Ashburton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ashburton Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ashburton Primary School is part of WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Ashburton Primary School?: Ashburton Primary School is located at Whistley Hill, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DW.

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