Ilsington Church of England Primary School
123%
Capacity
98
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Ilsington Church of England Primary School
Ilsington Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 98 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (123% of 80 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ilsington Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katherine Williams, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10676th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 43 in Teignbridge.
Ilsington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 12 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 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 Ilsington Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, Ilsington 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ilsington, Newton Abbot, Teignbridge, TQ13 9RE |
| Headteacher | Katherine Williams |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 98 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 98 / 80 (123% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10676th of 13,686
Nationally
1046th of 1,469
In South West
29th of 43
In Teignbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
50%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed12
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ilsington, Newton Abbot
Teignbridge, TQ13 9RE
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