The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 298
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Richard Blunt
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Shoreline Academy
Academy · 444m away
North Devon Personalised Learning Service
Pupil referral unit · 586m away
Fremington Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Pilton Community College
Secondary · 3.0km away
Pathfield School
Special school · 3.0km away
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Roundswell Community Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Roundswell Community Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Roundswell Community Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Roundswell Community Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roundswell Community Primary Academy?
Roundswell Community Primary Academy currently has 298 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roundswell Community Primary Academy take?
Roundswell Community Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roundswell Community Primary Academy?
Roundswell Community Primary Academy is in Barnstaple, EX31 3WJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roundswell Community Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Roundswell Community Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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