Newton Poppleford Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Newton Poppleford Sidmouth Devon EX10 0EL |
| Phone | 01395568300 |
| Reference Number | 113103 |
Newton Poppleford Primary School has been rated as 'Good' in its recent inspection, reflecting a change from its previous 'Outstanding' status from 2007. This is attributed to the passage of time since the last inspection and reflects updates to the inspection framework. The school has a strong ethos that promotes resilience and responsibility among its pupils, who enjoy strong relationships with staff and feel supported in their learning environment. There are several positive features, including effective early years provision and a well-structured reading curriculum that fosters a love for literature among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 182 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.25%
Girls: 52.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 2 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 3 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| 4 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 6 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Mar 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Effective early years provision leading to confident learners.
- High expectations in English and mathematics.
- Curricular innovations, such as 'Wow Wednesdays', engage pupils.
- Support for pupils with SEND is effective and well-managed.
- A well-planned PE curriculum encourages all students to participate.
- Effective safeguarding practices in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum is not consistently well-structured in every subject.
- Inconsistencies in applying high expectations for writing across the school.
- Some pupils have gaps in knowledge due to curriculum planning issues.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | -2.5 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Tipton St John, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0AG |
1.37 miles |
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Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School
55 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9XB |
2.28 miles |
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Otterton Church of England Primary School
Church Hill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7HU |
2.79 miles |
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West Hill Primary School
Beech Park, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1UQ |
2.84 miles |
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Drake's Church of England Primary School
Middle Street, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7DQ |
3.36 miles |
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Sidbury Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Sidbury, Devon, EX10 0SB |
3.57 miles |
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Ottery St Mary Primary School
Longdogs Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1HY |
3.72 miles |
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Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School
Stony Lane, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1PP |
4.47 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Moor Lane, St. Peters C of E Primary School, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 6QF |
4.68 miles |
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Woodbury Church of England Primary School
Castle Lane, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1EA |
4.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Mill Water School
Bicton, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7BJ |
2.11 miles |
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St John's School
Broadway, Sidmouth, EX10 8RG |
2.14 miles |
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Sidmouth College
Primley Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9LG |
2.71 miles |
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The King's School
Cadhay Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RA |
3.55 miles |