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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School

Ages 3–11105 pupilsDoes not apply
Barnstaple, EX31 3PU
Devon

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnstaple, within the Devon local authority. The school has around 105 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Barnstaple can view Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnstaple (EX31 3PU), Horwood and Newton Tracey Community 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 educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence14.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher24.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals6.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.9%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in BarnstapleSee the full area report for EX31 3PU