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Newport Community School Primary Academy

North Devon, EX32 9BWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
#4,364
of 13,686 nationally

About Newport Community School Primary Academy

Newport Community School Primary Academy holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, but the story of its academic outcomes is best told through its Key Stage 2 results. In the 2023/24 academic year, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — comfortably above the Devon local authority average of 57%. That performance places the school 4th out of 31 primary schools in North Devon, putting it in the top 13% of the district. The school also achieved strong average scores of 107 in reading and 105 in maths, with a notably high 33% of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading. These figures suggest a school that is delivering solidly above the local norm, particularly in literacy.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLandkey Road, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 9BW
HeadteacherMatthew Crewe
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils465
Free School Meals (FSM)19.5%
School Capacity465 / 454 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsCricketTennisRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingEco ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newport Community School Primary Academy

Newport Community School Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.