Newton St Cyres Primary School
122%
Capacity
134
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Newton St Cyres Primary School
Newton St Cyres Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 134 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (122% of 110 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Newton St Cyres Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Durward-Akhurst, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10099th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 35 in Mid Devon.
Newton St Cyres Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 23 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newton St Cyres Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Eco Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, Newton St Cyres Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road, Exeter, Mid Devon, EX5 5DL |
| Headteacher | James Durward-Akhurst |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.2% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 110 (122% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10099th of 13,686
Nationally
988th of 1,469
In South West
20th of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
33%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Exeter
Mid Devon, EX5 5DL
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