Is Roundswell Community Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 283rd of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Roundswell Community Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Roundswell Community Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Roundswell Community Primary Academy

Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3WJ

Local ranking283rd of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

459

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 13 June 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 298
Boys: 179 (52%)
Girls: 166 (48%)
Capacity: 459 (75% full)
SEND: 12.4%
FSM Eligible: 22.6%
EAL: 2.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 9.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Budget per Pupil: £3,897/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.5%
White Other: 3.7%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Asian Pakistani: 0.7%
Asian Chinese: 0.3%

92.5%

White British

3.7%

White Other

1.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01271445111

admin@roundswell.tarkatrust.org.uk

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Roundswell School, Claypits Road

Barnstaple, South West

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Administrative

URN: 147084
UKPRN: 10086702
Establishment No.: 2093
Trust: THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

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