Ipplepen Primary School
URN: 113203 • Newton Abbot TQ12 5QL
Overview
- Name
- Ipplepen Primary School
- URN
- 113203
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- United Schools' Learning Partnership
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Webb (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01803812226
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Biltor Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 5QL
Summary
Ipplepen Primary School, located in Newton Abbot, Devon, is a mixed foundation school with an enrolment of 151 pupils, accommodating up to 210. The school prides itself on its spacious and attractive site, which includes a large playground, extensive playing fields, and an environmental area featuring a pond. With seven classes, one for each year group, Ipplepen Primary fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages exploration and engagement.
The curriculum at Ipplepen Primary is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on the core subjects of English, mathematics, and science, where students consistently achieve above the national average. The school integrates field trips and residential visits into its teaching, enhancing learning through real-world experiences and cross-curricular links. OFSTED has identified these aspects as key strengths of the school.
Ipplepen Primary School also hosts various events, such as phonics and reading workshops, to support student learning and parental involvement. The school community values the unique learning opportunities offered by its Devon location, aiming to enrich students' educational experiences. For more information, visit their website at http://www.ipplepen-primary.devon.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Ipplepen Primary is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on the core subjects of English, mathematics, and science, where students consistently achieve above the national average. The school integrates field trips and residential visits into its teaching, enhancing learning through real-world experiences and cross-curricular links. OFSTED has identified these aspects as key strengths of the school.
Ipplepen Primary School also hosts various events, such as phonics and reading workshops, to support student learning and parental involvement. The school community values the unique learning opportunities offered by its Devon location, aiming to enrich students' educational experiences. For more information, visit their website at http://www.ipplepen-primary.devon.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Curriculum Intent Statement (download)
- Manage options (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Parents (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- United Schools' Learning Partnership
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 151
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 151 | 76 | 75 | 210 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 169 | 85 | 84 | 210 | 12.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 173 | 86 | 87 | 210 | 8.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 173 | 86 | 87 | 210 | 8.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 174 | 87 | 87 | 210 | 5.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 210 | 5.40 |
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