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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary located?

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary is located in Newton Abbot, Devon, South West, TQ13 7TB.

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary

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In terms of academic performance, Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary has 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 36 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.0%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected64%Attendance92.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 36 pupils
SEN support: 18% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 69/100

Good surroundings

Air quality95/100

Transport access9/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary

At Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

86% met the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths.

Attendance at Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary has an overall absence rate of 7.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary

The teacher turnover rate at Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary is 20.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary has 36 pupils on roll.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary Ofsted Rating: Good

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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