Newton Poppleford Primary School
School Lane, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, EX10 0ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newton Poppleford Primary School is a primary school in Sidmouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 97th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 March 2020, report published 12 May 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils are rightly proud of their school and the many opportunities they experience. They benefit from warm relationships with staff who make them feel well looked after. This starts in the early years, where children feel secure and happy. Pupils enjoy coming to school and love to learn. This is reflected in their high attendance. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve across the curriculum. Pupils rise to these and learn well. They show positive attitudes to their learning and take pride in their work. Pupils know how the school values of 'respect, adventure, achieve' help them to become successful. For example, they know through the value 'adventure', they learn to take risks. Pupils appreciate the praise they receive for doing the 'right thing', such as collecting 'tribe points'. The school teaches pupils to respect and treat others equally, regardless of difference. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible and active citizens through the many leadership roles. An example includes older pupils being 'buddies' to help the youngest children have a positive start to school life. From this, pupils develop strong bonds with each other and get on well, including during social times.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils are not deepening their knowledge of the writing curriculum securely. This is because previous gaps in their transcription knowledge are not routinely addressed in future learning. This leads to key misconceptions over time for some pupils. The school should ensure that staff address errors in writing as they arise to help these pupils to become confident and fluent writers.
- Some pupils with SEND do not yet fully gain from the intended provision set out in their precise learning plans. Consequently, these pupils are given work that is beyond what they know and can do and so they progress less well through the curriculum. The school should strengthen staff expertise so that pupils with SEND benefit from the support they need to learn the curriculum well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Newton Poppleford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton St John Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Sidmouth Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Otterton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| West Hill Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 91% met the expected standard |
| Drake's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Anthony Pope
- Phone
- 01395568300
- Address
- School Lane, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, EX10 0EL
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113103
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.