Roundswell Community Primary Academy

URN: 147084 • Barnstaple EX31 3WJ

Overview

Name
Roundswell Community Primary Academy
URN
147084
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lizzy Toon (since 2025)
Telephone
01271445111
Website
Visit
Address
Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Barnstaple EX31 3WJ

Summary

Roundswell Community Primary Academy, located in Barnstaple, Devon, is a mixed free school that opened in September 2020. Currently, the school serves 298 pupils, with a capacity of 459, and offers education from nursery age through to Year 6. The academy prioritises creating a safe, stimulating environment where children are encouraged to learn collaboratively, underpinned by core values of respect, responsibility, and ambition.

The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:20 pm, with a focus on a calm start and structured learning. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available, ensuring extended care for working families. All children in Reception to Year Two benefit from free school meals, with additional support for families to determine eligibility for older students.

Roundswell Community Primary Academy values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, fostering positive relationships to enhance educational outcomes. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere where every pupil can thrive.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
459
Pupils
298
Boys
156
Girls
142
FSM %
21.60
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 298 156 142 459 21.60
2024-09-11 263 140 123 459 15.50
2023-09-11 136 65 71 459 11.00
2022-09-11 136 65 71 459 11.00
2021-09-11 64 29 35 459 12.50
2020-09-11 459

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