Roundswell Community Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Roundswell School Claypits Road Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3WJ |
| Phone | 01271445111 |
| Reference Number | 147084 |
Roundswell Community Primary Academy demonstrates good overall performance, being a newly established school that has recently undergone its first routine inspection. The school's strengths are reflected in the quality of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. The nurturing environment provided by dedicated staff contributes to pupils being happy and confident learners. The school has effectively addressed learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in early reading, supported by a well-sequenced phonics curriculum. While the school excels in several areas, including strong support for students with special education needs and a positive community atmosphere, there are some concerns regarding the depth of knowledge identified in some subjects of the curriculum. Leaders must ensure that in all subjects, the essential knowledge is clearly sequenced, and they need to further evaluate the impact of the curriculum to facilitate consistent learning outcomes across all areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 298 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.35%
Girls: 47.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| 3 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Dedicated and caring staff create a nurturing environment for pupils.
- Effective support for early reading through a well-sequenced phonics curriculum.
- Strong identification and support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and understanding of respect and choices.
- Parents report high satisfaction with the school community and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack a clear identification of essential knowledge needed for progression.
- Leaders do not consistently evaluate the impact of the curriculum across all subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH |
0.72 miles |
|
Fremington Primary School
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD |
1.41 miles |
|
Holywell Church of England School
Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ |
1.78 miles |
|
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
1.93 miles |
|
Pilton Infants' Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
1.95 miles |
|
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ |
2.07 miles |
|
Yeo Valley Primary School
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB |
2.14 miles |
|
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN |
2.26 miles |
|
Bishops Tawton Primary School
School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE |
2.27 miles |
|
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW |
2.33 miles |
|
Eden Park Academy
Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF |
2.52 miles |
|
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU |
2.84 miles |
|
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU |
3.15 miles |
|
Orchard Vale Community School
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY |
3.22 miles |
|
Southmead School
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU |
3.58 miles |
|
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Bakery Way, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0LJ |
3.78 miles |
|
Caen Community Primary School
Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AD |
4.1 miles |
|
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU |
4.33 miles |
|
Kingsacre Primary School
Greenacre, Kingsacre Primary School, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1BQ |
4.39 miles |
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Marwood School
Whiddon, Muddiford, Milltown, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF |
4.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Pilton Community College
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB |
1.84 miles |
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Pathfield School
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
1.89 miles |
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The Park Community School
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX |
2 miles |
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The Lampard Community School
St John's Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD |
2.45 miles |
|
On Track Education Barnstaple
Narita House, Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UD |
3.2 miles |
|
Braunton Academy
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP |
3.58 miles |