Newtown Primary School is a primary school in Exeter, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Newtown Primary School currently has around 133 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.6%. other white pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by african at 12.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Clifton Road, Exeter, EX1 2BP |
| Website: | www.newtownprimaryexeter.org |
| Telephone: | 01392255540 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Kimberley Wills |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149615 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 133 |
| Number of Boys: | 67 |
| Number of Girls: | 66 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.60% | 42 |
| Other White | 17.30% | 23 |
| African | 12.80% | 17 |
| Indian | 12.00% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.30% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 835 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 394 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Learning Centre Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.