The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Tom Page (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ogwell Mill Road, Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFieldstone School
Independent · 657m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Coombeshead Academy
Secondary · 967m away
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 971m away
Canada Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Newton Abbot College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bishop Dunstan School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit's Ofsted rating?
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit?
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit take?
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit?
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PR, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit have a sixth form?
No, Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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