Newport Community School Primary Academy
URN: 137012 • Barnstaple EX32 9BW
Overview
- Name
- Newport Community School Primary Academy
- URN
- 137012
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Kies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01271376252
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Landkey Road, Barnstaple EX32 9BW
Summary
Newport Community School Primary Academy, located in Barnstaple, Devon, is a mixed academy converter serving 465 pupils with a capacity of 454. The school is part of the Harbour Schools Partnership, which was established in April 2025. It offers education for children from the age of 3, beginning with an onsite nursery that features an outdoor play area.
The curriculum at Newport is designed to develop essential skills in oracy, reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside engaging foundation subjects. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, aiming to nurture the whole child while fostering respect, confidence, collaboration, and innovation. This ethos is embedded in daily school life, creating a supportive and safe environment for all students.
Newport Community School is committed to preparing children for their future learning journeys, ensuring they are well-equipped for the next stages of their education. The school promotes a strong sense of community, valuing each child's individuality and encouraging personal growth alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at Newport is designed to develop essential skills in oracy, reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside engaging foundation subjects. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, aiming to nurture the whole child while fostering respect, confidence, collaboration, and innovation. This ethos is embedded in daily school life, creating a supportive and safe environment for all students.
Newport Community School is committed to preparing children for their future learning journeys, ensuring they are well-equipped for the next stages of their education. The school promotes a strong sense of community, valuing each child's individuality and encouraging personal growth alongside academic achievement.
Useful links
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- WELCOME (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our CAIRB (other)
- OUR SCHOOL BLOG (other)
- Our Nursery (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Our Vision and Values (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 454
- Pupils
- 465
- Boys
- 251
- Girls
- 214
- FSM %
- 19.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-02-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 465 | 251 | 214 | 454 | 19.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 478 | 259 | 219 | 454 | 18.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 474 | 258 | 216 | 454 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 474 | 258 | 216 | 454 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 488 | 262 | 226 | 454 | 13.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 510 | 265 | 245 | 454 | 9.40 |
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