How many pupils does Rydon Primary School have?

Rydon Primary School has 393 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

68% of pupils at Rydon Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Rydon Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rydon Primary School is part of EDUCATION SOUTH WEST.

Where is Rydon Primary School?

Rydon Primary School is located at Rydon Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP.

Rydon Primary School

Rydon Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

393

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Rydon Primary School

Rydon Primary School is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 393 pupils on roll. It is part of EDUCATION SOUTH WEST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% 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: 393 / 420 (94%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

18.2%

Free school meals

1.6%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

11.2%

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)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

12.5%

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.

17.3

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

22.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

9.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -6.5 vs 2023/24

£50,143

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,043 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.6

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.

£5,076

Spend per pupil

£6,028

Income per pupil

60%

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: Rydon Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP
Phone: 01626356420
Headteacher: Danny Brown
Website: http://www.rydonprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

EDUCATION SOUTH WEST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rydon Primary School?: Rydon Primary School is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Rydon Primary School have?: Rydon Primary School has 393 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Rydon Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Rydon Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Rydon Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Rydon Primary School is part of EDUCATION SOUTH WEST.
Where is Rydon Primary School?: Rydon Primary School is located at Rydon Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP.

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