Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit

URN: 113241 • Newton Abbot TQ12 1PR

Overview

Name
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
URN
113241
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tom Page (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01626203450
Website
Visit
Address
Ogwell Mill Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 1PR

Summary

Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery, located in Newton Abbot, Devon, serves a mixed-gender population of 462 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. As a community school, it is committed to fostering a safe and high-quality learning environment where relationships and responsibilities are central to the educational experience. The school emphasizes active and creative learning, particularly in English and maths, and adopts a cross-curricular approach through engaging 'vehicle' projects that connect with students' interests.

The school prides itself on its unique outdoor facilities, which include extensive playing areas, a wildlife area, and a garden, providing opportunities for outdoor learning and sustainability education. This environment supports the school's ethos of encouraging resilience and responsibility among pupils, allowing them to learn through hands-on experiences.

Collaboration with parents and the wider community is highly valued at Bradley Barton. The school believes that effective partnerships between educators and families are essential for fostering children's development and learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits are welcomed to strengthen this community connection.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
462
Boys
253
Girls
209
FSM %
14.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 462 253 209 420 14.00
2024-09-11 471 253 218 420 16.00
2023-09-11 457 233 224 420 19.00
2022-09-11 457 233 224 420 19.00
2021-09-11 450 230 220 420 16.20
2020-09-11 463 235 228 420 13.30

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