Bovey Tracey Academy
85%
Capacity
238
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Bovey Tracey Academy
Bovey Tracey Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 238 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 280 places).
Ofsted has rated Bovey Tracey Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Louise Prywata, it falls under Devon local authority.
Bovey Tracey Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 36 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 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 Bovey Tracey Academy include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, Bovey Tracey Academy 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Abbey Road, Newton Abbot, Teignbridge, TQ13 9HZ |
| Headteacher | Louise Prywata |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.3% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 280 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
46
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Abbey Road, Newton Abbot
Teignbridge, TQ13 9HZ
Abbey Road, Newton Abbot
Teignbridge, TQ13 9HZ
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