Is Ashburton Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 10 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 120th of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ashburton Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Ashburton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ashburton Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Ashburton Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ashburton Primary School

Whistley Hill, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DW

Local ranking120th of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 69.0%
Writing (Expected): 62.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 62.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 187
Boys: 75 (47%)
Girls: 86 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (77% full)
SEND: 19.8%
FSM Eligible: 20.9%
EAL: 5.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.1%
SEN Support: 10.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,930/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.7%
White Other: 4.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.5%

89.7%

White British

4.9%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01364652343

tdocking@ashburton-primary.devon.sch.uk

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Whistley Hill

Newton Abbot, South West

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Administrative

URN: 136561
UKPRN: 10033413
Establishment No.: 2401
Trust: WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST

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