Canada Hill Community Primary School

URN: 113245 • Newton Abbot TQ12 6YS

Overview

Name
Canada Hill Community Primary School
URN
113245
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Delphine Knott (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01626335595
Website
Visit
Address
Abbotsridge Drive, Newton Abbot TQ12 6YS

Summary

Canada Hill Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Newton Abbot, Devon, with a current enrolment of 341 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. Established nearly 30 years ago, the school prioritises creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school’s ethos centres on fostering creativity, inquisitiveness, and compassion among its students, encouraging them to take responsibility for their actions and develop a love for learning.

The curriculum at Canada Hill follows the National Curriculum while emphasising outdoor and hands-on learning experiences. The school is committed to providing a knowledge-first approach, ensuring that key concepts are clearly mapped and revisited over time. Staff members work collaboratively to maintain high teaching standards and support individual progress, aiming for all children to reach their full potential.

Community and inclusivity are core values at Canada Hill. The school encourages children to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, promoting personal growth and resilience. Through various initiatives, including Forest School sessions, pupils engage with their environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection to the community.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
341
Boys
181
Girls
160
FSM %
8.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 341 181 160 315 8.80
2024-09-11 342 187 155 315 8.80
2023-09-11 334 181 153 315 8.40
2022-09-11 334 181 153 315 8.40
2021-09-11 341 184 157 315 7.90
2020-09-11 345 184 161 315 4.10

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