How many pupils does Decoy Primary School have?

Decoy Primary School has 430 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

48% of pupils at Decoy Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Decoy Primary School?

Decoy Primary School is located at Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1DH.

Decoy Primary School

Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1DH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

48%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

430

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Decoy Primary School

Decoy Primary School is a community school in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 430 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 430 / 420 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.9%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

19.3%

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)

48%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

10.1%

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.

18.36

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

22.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

19.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

£47,697

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,307 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.

£6,297

Spend per pupil

£6,377

Income per pupil

46%

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: Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1DH
Phone: 01626353282
Headteacher: Sally Herbert
Website: www.decoyschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Decoy Primary School?: Decoy Primary School is a community school in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Decoy Primary School have?: Decoy Primary School has 430 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Decoy Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 48% of pupils at Decoy Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Decoy Primary School?: Decoy Primary School is located at Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1DH.

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