Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Ogwell Mill Road, Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit is a primary school in Newton Abbot for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 15th of 27 primary schools in Newton Abbot. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 February 2012, report published 27 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Bradley Barton Primary is an inclusive school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour. Pupils are kind and friendly and play well together. Pupils are keen to learn. They are encouraged to see failure as a stepping stone in their education. Pupils relish the opportunities planned as part of the curriculum 'vehicles'. They enjoy the trips, such as the Year 1 trip to Babbacombe Model Village, that help them learn in different ways. As a result, pupils achieve well in most subjects. Pupils say that their 'class commitments' and 'playground promises' help them understand right and wrong. From early years onwards, children learn about the impact of their actions. Bullying is rare. Adults take any worries about unkindness seriously and swiftly act to address it. Participation in the range of clubs, such as those for gymnastics, model- making and cheerleading, is high. Pupils proudly represent their school in a range of sporting competitions. Many parents and carers praise the school's work. They talk positively about the ways in which the staff help their children to thrive. One parent said that the school is a 'nurturing community that holds the interests of each of the children at the centre of everything that they do'.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not set out in enough detail the small steps that must be taught. This means that staff do not always know the key knowledge that pupils need to learn. As a result, pupils do not build on what they already know. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is well planned from Nursery to Year 6.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
467 pupils on roll, with places for 436
Schools near Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 71% met the expected standard |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Canada Hill Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Page
- Phone
- 01626203450
- Address
- Ogwell Mill Road, Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PR
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113241
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.