Newtown Primary School — Primary School in Exeter

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Newtown Primary School

Exeter, EX1 2BP

133 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.30% FSM %

67 Boys

66 Girls

About Newtown Primary School

Newtown Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Exeter, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 133 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Kimberley Wills.

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	Exeter
Parliamentary Constituency	Exeter
Ward	Newtown and St Leonard's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-10-2023
UKPRN	10092145
URN	149615
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Jill Mather	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/10/2023	30/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Brunt	Local Governor	16/05/2024	15/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Philippa Danvers	Local Governor	01/10/2023	30/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sam Quail	Local Governor	11/12/2025	10/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mr John Rowe	Local Governor	01/10/2023	30/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cindy Torn	Local Governor	07/12/2023	21/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Alex Turner	Local Governor	01/10/2023	31/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kim Wills	Local Governor	01/10/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal