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Newport Community School Primary Academy

Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW, Devon


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
465
Capacity
454
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and 89% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary academy offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. The school performs well in Key Stage 2, with 52% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 8%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 March 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.52%Bottom 21% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.8%Top 45% UK
Parent View (70 responses)
4.1
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
87%
School supports development
84%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
17% disagree
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
White Other2.4%
Black African2.4%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Location
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51.07106, -4.04290 · EX32 9BW

School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN137012
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Frequently asked questions
What is Newport Community School Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Newport Community School Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.

Is Newport Community School Primary Academy a good school?

Newport Community School Primary Academy scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Newport Community School Primary Academy?

Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newport Community School Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.

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