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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

Teignbridge, TQ12 2AUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
8%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#13,653
of 13,686 nationally

About Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School has a small but engaged parent community, with 23 responses to the most recent Parent View survey. A strong 91% of parents would recommend the school, and the feedback on specific areas is largely positive. For instance, 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe, and 92% felt their child does well at the school. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 20 applications for 10 places and an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, indicating solid local demand. However, there are some areas of concern: 13% of parents disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 9% disagreed that the school makes them aware of how their child is doing. The school has a Christian character and offers nursery provision for children from age 3.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChristian
AddressQueen Street, Newton Abbot, Teignbridge, TQ12 2AU
HeadteacherTracy Hoare
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils102
Free School Meals (FSM)37.3%
School Capacity102 / 115 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 23 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Dec 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.