Abbotskerswell Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newton Abbot, South West TQ12 5NS · Devon
#532 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#5128 of 15,697 nationally
About Abbotskerswell Primary School
Abbotskerswell Primary School is a local authority primary located in Newton Abbot, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 102 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 532nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (79th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 102; capacity filled 92.7%.
There are 34 schools in Newton Abbot; Abbotskerswell Primary School ranks 9th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)10.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Abbotskerswell Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 102
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Abbotskerswell Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Canada Hill Community Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
344 students · 1.5 km away
Decoy Primary School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students · 1.7 km away
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
189 students · 2.4 km away
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
287 students · 2.5 km away
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
100 students · 2.5 km away
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Newton Abbot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
467 students · 2.7 km away
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
84 students · 2.7 km away
Newton Abbot College
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,108 students · 2.7 km away
South Devon UTC
Newton Abbot · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
184 students · 2.8 km away
Haytor View Community Primary School
Newton Abbot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Boskenwyn Community Primary School
Helston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
St Day and Carharrack Community School
Redruth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
Birdlip Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
South Petherton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
102 students
Whitstone Primary School
Holsworthy · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
103 students
Pensilva Primary School
Liskeard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Abbotskerswell Primary School a good school?
Abbotskerswell Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #532 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Abbotskerswell Primary School rank in South West?
Abbotskerswell Primary School ranks #532 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #5128 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Abbotskerswell Primary School?
Abbotskerswell Primary School had 102 students in 2025.
Is Abbotskerswell Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Abbotskerswell Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Abbotskerswell Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Abbotskerswell Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.