Open Other Primary Mixed

Newport Community School Primary Academy

Landkey Road, Barnstaple, EX32 9BW
Part of: TARKA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Single-academy trust)
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Newport Community School Primary Academy
Barnstaple, EX32 9BW
465 Pupils
454 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
19.50% FSM %
251 Boys
214 Girls
About Newport Community School Primary Academy

Newport Community School Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Barnstaple, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 465 pupils on roll. School capacity: 454. Current headteacher: Matthew Crewe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District North Devon
Parliamentary Constituency North Devon
Ward Newport
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034649
URN 137012
Data Last Updated 01-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kim Baker Chair of Local Governing Body 13/10/2023 30/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stephanie Baker Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Williams Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/07/2025 — N/A
Mr Phillip Brand Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/03/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Phillip Brand Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Matt Crewe Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Alan Dhillon Local Governor 03/02/2026 02/02/2030 Elected by parents
Suzanna Evans Local Governor 17/12/2025 16/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Hill Local Governor 01/09/2022 30/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Hill Local Governor 01/04/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Kieran Kidd Local Governor 01/09/2022 30/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Kieran Kidd Local Governor 01/04/2025 06/02/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Lampard Community School
0.2 km • Barnstaple
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0.54 km • Barnstaple
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Eden Park Academy
0.61 km • Barnstaple
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School
1.12 km • Barnstaple
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
1.15 km • Barnstaple
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On Track Education Barnstaple
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newport Community School Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnstaple, Devon.
Newport Community School Primary Academy has 465 pupils, with a capacity of 454.
Newport Community School Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Newport Community School Primary Academy is Mr Matthew Crewe.
Newport Community School Primary Academy is at Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, EX32 9BW, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Newport Community School Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Crewe
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, EX32 9BW
01271376252
www.newportprimary.devon.sch.uk/
Location
EX32 9BW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137012
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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