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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 14/09/2021Ages 4–11133 pupilsDoes not apply
Exeter, EX1 2BP
Devon

Newtown Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Exeter, within the Devon local authority. The school has around 133 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 14/09/2021 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Exeter can view Newtown Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Exeter (EX1 2BP), Newtown Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 14/09/2021

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals14.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language40.6%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in ExeterSee the full area report for EX1 2BP