The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 465
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Matthew Crewe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewport Community School
Primary · Very close
The Lampard Community School
Special school · Very close
Eden Park Academy
Primary · 608m away
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Primary · 1.2km away
On Track Education Barnstaple
Independent · 1.4km away
Orchard Vale Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Yeo Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newport Community School Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newport Community School Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newport Community School Primary Academy?
Newport Community School Primary Academy currently has 465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newport Community School Primary Academy take?
Newport Community School Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newport Community School Primary Academy?
Newport Community School Primary Academy is in Barnstaple, EX32 9BW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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