Decoy Primary School

About Decoy Primary School

Decoy Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 430 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Decoy Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Herbert, it falls under Devon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11309th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 43 in Teignbridge.

Decoy Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 52 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Decoy Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, Decoy 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.

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