Newton Poppleford Primary School, Sidmouth

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our school. Newton Poppleford Primary School is a happy, welcoming and supportive environment with high expectations and aspirations for every pupil. At our school, we have a clear vision and drive for the best possible education for the children in our care. We believe children should be safe and well supported."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Newton Poppleford 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.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 52% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Newton Poppleford Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Newton Poppleford Primary School are Tipton St John Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths); Sidmouth Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 86% maths); Otterton Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles); and West Hill Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 100% reading, 97% maths).

Newton Poppleford Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Newton Poppleford Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 74% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (74%).

1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 12 (6.3%) 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.

Newton Poppleford Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial (w-bound), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Newton Poppleford Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.