Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School, Newton Ferrers Plymouth
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newton Ferrers Plymouth, part of The First Federation Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 269 schools in Devon with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School in detail
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school proudly serving the children of Newton Ferrers, Nos Mayo and the surrounding areas. Our school has a nurturing 'family' atmosphere and staff work incredibly hard to ensure that we meet the needs of each child, enabling them to make fantastic progress during their time with us."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, drama, art and forest school.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School are Wembury Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 84% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Yealmpton Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 89% maths); and Elburton Primary School (3.2 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 89% maths).
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Wembury Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolYealmpton Primary SchoolElburton Primary School
The trust
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is one of 29 schools run by The First Federation Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green (s-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
8.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 58% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School.
- Newton Ferrers Wrap AroundAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
108 pupils
154 places
46 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newton Ferrers Plymouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newton Ferrers Plymouth
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
21.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
125
Total Pupils
64
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
15.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,056
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,984
Per pupil
£695k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
5.1%
Persistent absence
98
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 154 places.
How big are the classes at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School has around 125 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Newton Ferrers Wrap Around (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is at Newton Ferrers, Dillons the Green, Newton Ferrers Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1AS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)