Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

About Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 102 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. It is part of LINK ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% 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

102 / 115 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Christian

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 December 2024

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

Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU

Phone

01626353980

Head of School

Tracy Hoare

Website

http://www.bearnes.thelink.academy/website

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School?

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is an academy converter in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Bearnes Voluntary Primary School have?

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School has 102 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

31% of pupils at Bearnes Voluntary Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is part of LINK ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School?

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is located at Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU.