Fremington Primary School

About Fremington Primary School

Fremington Primary School is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 346 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

346 / 420 (82%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 February 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Beechfield Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD

Phone

01271373979

Headteacher

Caroline Gilbert

Website

www.fremington-primary.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fremington Primary School?

Fremington Primary School is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Fremington Primary School have?

Fremington Primary School has 346 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Fremington Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

46% of pupils at Fremington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Fremington Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fremington Primary School is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Fremington Primary School?

Fremington Primary School is located at Beechfield Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD.