Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newton Ferrers Plymouth, South West PL8 1AS · Devon
#92 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#934 of 15,697 nationally
About Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Newton Ferrers Plymouth, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 125 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 92nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 125; capacity filled 81.2%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)82%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 125
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 82%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
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Plymstock School
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Holbeton Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School a good school?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 88.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #92 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School ranks #92 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #934 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School had 125 students in 2025.
Is Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.