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Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School

Academy converter · Newton Abbot · TQ12 2JX

Ages 2–11 · 189 pupils · Devon

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Overall absence

7.3%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.7%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
182

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

21

Places offered

21

1st-preference offers

21

Total preferences (any rank)
28
Preferred offers (top 3)
21
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill89%

189 pupils · 212 places

Pupils on roll
189
Boys / girls
89 / 100
School capacity
212
Capacity fill
189 / 212 (89%)
Free school meals
39.8%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LINK ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
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Headteacher
Miss Tracy Hoare

Location

Address
Union Street
Postcode
TQ12 2JX
Town
Newton Abbot
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Constituency
Newton Abbot
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Newton Abbot, Devon, 189 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 39.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Exeter.

Open schools in Newton Abbot
36
Primary schools in Newton Abbot
28
Academies among open schools in Newton Abbot
50% (18)
Open schools in TQ12
28
Primary in TQ12
19
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Primary in Devon LA
310

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newton AbbotNear TQ12

  • Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newton Abbot · TQ12 2AU · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS28%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM43.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • All Saints Marsh CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newton Abbot · TQ12 2DJ · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM27.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newton Abbot · TQ12 1PT · Devon

    Ages 5–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM30.0%
    • Demand0.94

    0.6 miles away

  • Decoy Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Newton Abbot · TQ12 1DH · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM24.4%
    • Demand0.97

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Tracy Hoare
Telephone
01626202050
Website
www.wolborough.thelink.academy

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