Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School, Barnstaple

In its own words: "Nestled in the heart of our close-knit rural community, Horwood & Newton Tracey Primary School offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where every child's educational journey is cherished. For over 100 years, our school has been a cornerstone of the community, combining tradition with innovation to ensure all pupils thrive."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, rugby, cricket and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 4:00pm, from £4.00 per session.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School as their first choice and 7 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School are Holywell Church of England School (2.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths); Roundswell Community Primary Academy (2.8 miles, Good); Fremington Primary School (3.1 miles, 62% reading, 52% maths); and Instow Community Primary and Pre-School (3.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 83% maths).

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Team Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 38% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (38%).

6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (opposite), 10 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 6.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.