Kingsteignton School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Heron Way Kingsteignton Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3QY |
| Phone | 01626563888 |
| Reference Number | 142670 |
Kingsteignton School has undergone significant transitions since its last inspection. It is now part of the Education South West multi-academy trust and is learning to navigate these changes with increasing stability. The school has introduced a curriculum that aims for ambitious learning outcomes, demonstrating high expectations for pupil achievement. While most students show positive attitudes towards learning, and measures such as the 'sunflower club' illustrate the nurturing environment provided, there are crucial areas needing attention to ensure all students, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are effectively supported.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 225 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.22%
Girls: 53.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 32 | 52 |
| 2 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 4 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 6 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has developed an ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning.
- High attendance rates reflect pupils' enjoyment of school.
- Dedicated support for mental health and well-being through initiatives like the 'sunflower club'.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a nurturing learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation lacks consistency, leaving some students with knowledge gaps.
- Assessment practices are not rigorous enough to identify and address learning gaps.
- Communication with staff and parents needs improvement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | ||
| Writing | -1.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Rydon Primary School
Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP |
0.52 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3BQ |
0.65 miles |
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All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Osborne Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2DJ |
1.51 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Coombeshead Road, Highweek, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT |
1.54 miles |
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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU |
1.59 miles |
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Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1TX |
1.67 miles |
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Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Union Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JX |
1.68 miles |
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Haytor View Community Primary School
Queensway, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4BD |
1.92 miles |
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Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Ogwell Mill Road, Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PR |
2.02 miles |
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Decoy Primary School
Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1DH |
2.4 miles |
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St Catherine's CofE Primary School
MUSKET ROAD, HEATHFIELD, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ12 6SB |
2.49 miles |
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Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0EU |
2.52 miles |
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Canada Hill Community Primary School
Abbotsridge Drive, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6YS |
2.53 miles |
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Bishopsteignton School
Cockhaven Close, Bishopsteington, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9RJ |
2.55 miles |
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Abbotskerswell Primary School
Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5NS |
3.14 miles |
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Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JB |
3.25 miles |
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Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary School
Lawn Drive, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0LS |
3.34 miles |
|
Stokeinteignhead School
Stoke Road, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4QE |
3.86 miles |
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Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Coffinswell Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5HN |
3.86 miles |
|
Teignmouth Primary School
Mill Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9BB |
3.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Teign School
Chudleigh Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3JG |
0.08 miles |
|
South Devon UTC
Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA |
1.4 miles |
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Coombeshead Academy
Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT |
1.48 miles |
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Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF |
1.49 miles |
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Stover School
Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG |
1.64 miles |
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Fieldstone School
College House, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1NH |
1.7 miles |
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Glendinning Academy
Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD |
1.85 miles |
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Phoenix Bay School
The Pavillion, 3 Seale Hayne, Newton Abbot, Torquay, TQ12 6NQ |
2.37 miles |
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The Greater Horseshoe School
Little Bovey Lane, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6RH |
2.71 miles |
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Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ |
4.5 miles |
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Trinity School
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4.52 miles |