Rydon Primary School
URN: 137528 • Newton Abbot TQ12 3LP
Overview
- Name
- Rydon Primary School
- URN
- 137528
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Danny Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01626356420
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rydon Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 3LP
Summary
Rydon Primary School is a mixed academy located in Newton Abbot, Devon, with a current enrolment of 393 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Core values of Resilience, Responsibility, Respect, and Teamwork guide the school's ethos, promoting a culture of mutual support among students, staff, and families.
The curriculum at Rydon is broad and dynamic, offering engaging learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes active and purposeful learning, encouraging students to explore new ideas and develop a lifelong passion for education. Hands-on activities and real-world applications are integral to the learning process, ensuring that students find their educational journey both meaningful and enjoyable.
Rydon Primary School prides itself on celebrating achievements, both big and small, and aims to build confidence and collaborative skills in its pupils. The dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide the best opportunities for success, creating a vibrant school community that values each child's unique contributions. For more information, visit their website at [rydonprimary.org.uk](http://www.rydonprimary.org.uk).
The curriculum at Rydon is broad and dynamic, offering engaging learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes active and purposeful learning, encouraging students to explore new ideas and develop a lifelong passion for education. Hands-on activities and real-world applications are integral to the learning process, ensuring that students find their educational journey both meaningful and enjoyable.
Rydon Primary School prides itself on celebrating achievements, both big and small, and aims to build confidence and collaborative skills in its pupils. The dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide the best opportunities for success, creating a vibrant school community that values each child's unique contributions. For more information, visit their website at [rydonprimary.org.uk](http://www.rydonprimary.org.uk).
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- News & Events (calendar)
- About Us (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 393
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 200
- FSM %
- 14.20
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 393 | 193 | 200 | 420 | 14.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 407 | 203 | 204 | 420 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 418 | 207 | 211 | 420 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 418 | 207 | 211 | 420 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 424 | 205 | 219 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 426 | 208 | 218 | 420 | 8.70 |
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