Best primary schools in Newton Abbot (2026)
Newton Abbot has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Canada Hill Community Primary School, in the top 24% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 63%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 24% in England |
Canada Hill Community Primary School Newton Abbot |
74% | 87% | 4% | Good | |
2 Bottom 48% in England |
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School Newton Abbot · Church of England |
63% | 63% | 4% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 38% in England |
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy Newton Abbot · Church of England |
58% | 85% | 8% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 25% in England |
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit Newton Abbot |
55% | 74% | 3% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 23% in England |
Decoy Primary School Newton Abbot |
52% | 48% | 3% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 17% in England |
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Newton Abbot |
49% | 50% | 5% | Good | |
7 Bottom 1% in England |
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Newton Abbot · Christian |
18% | 31% | 8% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Newton Abbot?
On exam results over the last three years, Canada Hill Community Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Newton Abbot, in the top 24% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.