Located in Newton Abbot, Ashburton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ashburton Primary School currently has around 187 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.5% boys and 53.5% girls. Around 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Whistley Hill, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DW |
| Website: | www.ashburton-primary.devon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01364652343 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Annette Layland |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136561 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 187 |
| Number of Boys: | 87 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.80% | 166 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Primary School Whistley Hill , Ashburton TQ13 7DW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Primary School Whistley Hill , Ashburton TQ13 7DW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dartmoor Community College Balland Lane , TQ13 7EW | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Dartmoor Community College Balland Lane , Ashburton TQ13 7EW | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atrium Studio School Balland Lane , TQ13 7EW | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands School 48 East Street , Ashburton TQ13 7AX | - not rated | 154 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.