Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 9BW
10 simple reasons to choose Newport Community School Primary Academy
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Newport, Barnstaple.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Newport Community School Primary Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Barnstaple and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Devon LEA.
On average, 30.9 pupils per class and 26.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. Topics have 'Global Learning' themes. Provision for pupils with autism across North Devon through the CAIRB (Communication and Intervention Resource Base).
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Tarka Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust of 8 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Newport Community School Primary Academy
Independent Prep Schools
West Buckland Prep School (8.1 miles); Kingsley School, Prep, Bideford (9.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Bishops Tawton Primary School (1.4 miles); Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple (3.7 miles); East-the-Water Community Primary School (7.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
West Buckland School (7 miles); Kingsley School, Bideford (9.3 miles); Shebbear College (18.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Petroc (1.8 miles).