Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
79%
Capacity
83
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 83 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Westwood, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4648th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 43 in Teignbridge.
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 13 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Gymnastics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot, Teignbridge, TQ13 0EU |
| Headteacher | Simon Westwood |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 83 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.3% |
| School Capacity | 83 / 105 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4648th of 13,686
Nationally
413th of 1,469
In South West
12th of 43
In Teignbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot
Teignbridge, TQ13 0EU
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