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Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School

South Hams, PL8 1ASPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#12,263
of 13,686 nationally

About Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School

Parents considering Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School will find a small, well-regarded village school that appears to meet local demand comfortably. In its most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school received exactly 10 first-preference applications for its 10 available places, meaning every family who wanted a spot got one. This 1:1 ratio suggests the school is not oversubscribed, which can be a practical relief for families who value certainty in the admissions process. While there is no direct parent-view survey data available in the school’s public records, the fact that all first-preference applicants were offered places hints at a steady, satisfied local intake. The school is a Church of England primary with a nursery provision, catering for children from age 2 to 11, and currently has 123 pupils against a capacity of 154, leaving some room for growth. Its headteacher, Penelope Bishop, leads a mixed-gender state school in the South Hams area of Devon.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNewton Ferrers, Newton Ferrers Plymouth, South Hams, PL8 1AS
HeadteacherPenelope Bishop
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils123
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity123 / 154 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballCricketAthleticsCross CountryDanceSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChessChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

Source: newton-ferrers.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.