Newport Community School Primary Academy

About Newport Community School Primary Academy

Newport Community School Primary Academy is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 465 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% 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

465 / 454 (102%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 March 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

Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW

Phone

01271376252

Headteacher

Matthew Crewe

Website

www.newportprimary.devon.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newport Community School Primary Academy?

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

How many pupils does Newport Community School Primary Academy have?

Newport Community School Primary Academy has 465 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Newport Community School Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Newport Community School Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Newport Community School Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Newport Community School Primary Academy is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Newport Community School Primary Academy?

Newport Community School Primary Academy is located at Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW.