Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School

A good community school school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School.

Newton Abbot, TQ121TX Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Coronation Road
Newton Abbot, TQ121TX
Phone
1626216300
Website
highweekprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113210
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1TX
Website
http://www.highweekprimary.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
336 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
299
Free School Meals
41.1% (123 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 102.0
2023 100.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 100.0 102.0
2024 101.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
299 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL"

respect responsibility resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Ms C Redwood highlighting equity, excellence in education, inclusive environment and partnership with families

Facilities

ICT suite with laptops for whole class class trolley of laptops for Years 5 and 6 bank of Chromebooks iPads for computing

Curriculum Highlights

Vocabulary, Knowledge & Skills (VKaS) model 5 Cs: Collaboration, Connection Making, Curiosity, Creativity and Challenge Read Write Inc phonics and reciprocal reading; Accelerated Reader Two-year rolling programme with a spiral curriculum and cross-curricular connections Outdoor learning, day trips, visitors and the 11 before 11 Curriculum Growth Mindset, Achievosaurs in EYFS and language of learning

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025-2026; SENCO name: Mrs Dawn Matthews; SEND policies available on the site; contact [email protected]

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are determined centrally by the Local Authority; apply online at www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline; further information available at new.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/apply-for-a-school-place

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