Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, Newton Abbot

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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AU

A Good-rated primary school in Newton Abbot where 31% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter

Christian

Pupils

102

Ages

3-11

FSM

37.3%

Capacity

115

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

62.0%

Writing

46.0%

Maths

31.0%

RWM Combined

31.0%

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About Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is a primary school in Newton Abbot, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 23 responses), 91% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 31% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 102 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AU | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Apr 2015 — Good (predecessor: Bearnes Voluntary Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bearnes Voluntary Primary School

What is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Bearnes Voluntary Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 23 responses): 91% of parents would recommend Bearnes Voluntary Primary School.

What are Bearnes Voluntary Primary School's latest exam results?

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 31% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Bearnes Voluntary Primary School located?

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School is a primary school in Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12 2AU).

How many pupils attend Bearnes Voluntary Primary School?

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School has around 102 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Bearnes Voluntary Primary School with other schools?

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