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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School

Academy converter · Barnstaple · EX31 3PU

Ages 3–11 · 103 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

5.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-29

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.3%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
84

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

103 pupils · 112 places

Pupils on roll
103
Boys / girls
51 / 52
School capacity
112
Capacity fill
103 / 112 (92%)
Free school meals
6.2%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Polak

Location

Address
Lovacott
Postcode
EX31 3PU
Town
Barnstaple
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
North Devon
Constituency
North Devon
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Barnstaple, Devon, 103 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 6.2%.

Open schools in Barnstaple
31
Primary schools in Barnstaple
24
Academies among open schools in Barnstaple
68% (21)
Open schools in EX31
16
Primary in EX31
12
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Primary in Devon LA
310

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BarnstapleNear EX31

  • Holywell Church of England School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX31 3HZ · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM13.9%

    2.5 miles away

  • The Shoreline Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy alternative provision sponsor led

    Barnstaple · EX31 3UD · Devon

    Ages 5–16

    • FSM64.3%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Polak
Telephone
01271858373
Website
http://www.hntps.devon.sch.uk

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