Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit, Newton Abbot

In its own words: "We are a vibrant community for over 450 children serving the Newton Abbot area. Our school strives to create a safe, high-quality learning environment which acknowledges the importance of relationships and responsibilities as an important foundation for all learning experiences."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include hockey, choir, chess and sewing.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4.50 per session.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 65% in reading and 51% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 62 families put Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 86% maths); Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 58% maths); Canada Hill Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 94% reading, 87% maths); and Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School (0.9 miles, 74% reading, 67% maths).

Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Emblett Drive (n-bound), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 133 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit issued 18 suspensions, 3.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit are Coombeshead Academy (0.6 miles), Newton Abbot College (0.7 miles) and South Devon UTC (1.1 miles).